{"id":2463,"date":"2013-03-01T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-01T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=2463"},"modified":"2023-05-08T11:54:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:54:33","slug":"make-water-safety-part-of-your-vacation-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/make-water-safety-part-of-your-vacation-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Water Safety Part of Your Vacation Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your upcoming vacation includes children, pets and water, it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a good idea to put together a water safety plan before leaving home.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Do some research to learn what types of natural or man-made water you will encounter where you are going and plan to bring the right equipment to keep your family and pets safe.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 This is especially important if you are going to another country where there may not be water safety laws or protection like you are used to at home, such as lifeguards or safety fencing around pools and spas.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 To ensure that your next family vacation is safe and fun, here are some water safety tips to help you plan.\"Have<\/a><\/p>\n

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Begin by Doing Your Homework<\/em><\/h2>\n

Before leaving on vacation, take the time to investigate the type(s) of water and water activities that will be available where you are going so you can travel prepared<\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For instance, your seaside resort may include an in-ground swimming pool as well as a beach, each of which presents a different kind of drowning risk for young children.<\/p>\n

Make a phone call to find out if your hotel or beach has lifeguards.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Many do not (particularly in foreign countries) and simply post a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cswim at your own risk\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d sign.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Clearly, these would not be good destinations for families with young children.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Or maybe the lake house you rented includes canoes or kayaks, in which case you will want to find out what kind of personal flotation devices are provided, if any.<\/p>\n

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Pack a Portable Pool Alarm<\/em><\/h2>\n

Did you know that drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in young boys under the age of 4 according to the CDC<\/a><\/strong>?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 That risk increases in unfamiliar surroundings and places with less security.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 So, if your vacation destination has a pool or a beach or you will be on a boat, a portable pool alarm can be an effective way to protect young children around open water<\/strong>.\"New<\/a><\/p>\n

The Safety Turtle water immersion system<\/a><\/strong> is one of the most popular pool alarms.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s also easy to pack and set up.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The Safety Turtle system comes with colorful transmitter wristbands that you secure on your child\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s wrist.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 As soon as the wristband is immersed in fresh water (like when a child falls into a pool or wanders into breaking waves), a loud alarm sounds instantly at the wireless base station and continues until it is reset.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The Safety Turtle system can also be used to protect pets<\/a><\/strong> by attaching a special transmitter to their collar.<\/p>\n

Take your Safety Turtle pool alarm with you to the beach, swim club, boat or neighbor’s pool — it works in any fresh water. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Safety Turtle is completely portable and plugs into any USB or electric outlet (power adapters are included).<\/p>\n

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Bring Your Own Life Vests<\/em><\/h2>\n

A life vest<\/a><\/strong> serves as another layer of protection for children, adults<\/a><\/strong> and pets when they are in or near water or on a boat or dock. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0However, an improperly worn or ill-fitted life vest can become a hazard, which is why it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a good idea to bring your own life vests with you on vacation.<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 There are various types of life vests.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Some are designed for a specific water activity, like kayaking or waterskiing, and other styles are specially-designed for babies and young children<\/a><\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For travel, adults may prefer to bring an inflatable life vest that\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s compact and easier to pack.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The Coast Guard publishes useful guidelines for choosing the right type of life vest<\/a><\/strong> on their website.
\n\"Pawz<\/a>Consider getting your pet a life vest too.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Although most dogs are natural swimmers, senior dogs and certain breeds tend to tire easily.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 An animal life jacket<\/a><\/strong> will help your dog stay above the water until he or she can be rescued.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Most animal life jackets have a handle on the back to make it easy to lift the dog out of the water.<\/p>\n

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Summary<\/em><\/h2>\n

Whether your next vacation will be at a beach, lake, pool or on a boat, having a water safety plan can minimize the risk of your child or pet drowning.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong> Research where you are going so there are no surprises when you get there and pack the right gear, including a portable pool alarm<\/a><\/strong> and life vests<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Once you arrive, be prepared to supervise your children at all times.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Remember that the leading cause of drowning in children is lack of adult supervision. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Parents and caretakers cannot be \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201ctoo safe\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d when it comes to protecting little ones near water.<\/p>\n

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