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Even strong swimmers can be swept away by the current<\/li>\n- Children should use the \u201cBuddy System\u201d<\/li>\n
- Swim in designated areas only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Inexperienced Swimmers Should Always Wear A USCG Approved Life Jacket\n
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- Life Jackets need to be worn at all times!\n
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- Even in shallow water<\/li>\n
- Even if a Life Guard is on duty<\/li>\n
- How to properly fit a Life Jacket<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Actively Watch Your Children\n
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- Life Guards are not baby sitters<\/li>\n
- Avoid distractions such as cell phones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Always Wear Sunscreen\n
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- UV rays penetrate through clouds and can cause burns even on overcast days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Waiting 30 Minutes After Eating is a Myth\n
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- No study has ever linked swimming after eating to cramps or any other detrimental condition<\/li>\n
- Swimming is an exhausting activity and staying hydrated is important. Eating light healthy options like fruits, veggies and granola can help avoid feeling bloated in the pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Call 9-1-1 Immediately in Case of an Emergency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Secondary and \u201cDry\u201d Drowning<\/h3>\n
Secondary and \u201cdry\u201d drowning sounds like something out of science fiction but it is real although rare.\u00a0 Secondary drowning is when water builds up in the lungs causing a pulmonary edema.\u00a0 This liquid in the lungs prevents oxygen from reaching the bloodstream.\u00a0 Symptoms to watch for are \u201cbubbly\u201d sounding breathing, coughing up a pink frothy spit or if skin begins to look gray and\/or blue.\u00a0 \u201cDry\u201d drowning is a condition where water is continually breathed in causing the vocal cords to spasm and eventually swell shut.\u00a0 These conditions are very rare and generally happen well after children have finished swimming, so the best remedy is early prevention.\u00a0 The best way to help prevent secondary and \u201cdry\u201d drowning is to watch children closely and dissuade \u201cdunking\u201d and rough play in the water.\u00a0 If you notice a child coughing or in-taking water have them take a break from the pool to ensure excess water is not ingested.\u00a0 Have fun this summer and stay safe.
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<\/p>\nBest Local Pools in Your Area<\/h3>\n
Menomonee Falls: Wirth Aquatic Center Pool<\/a>
\nRandom Lake: Plymouth Swimming Pool<\/a>
\nLomira: VFW Swimming Poo<\/a>
\nSaukville: Fox Point Pool<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Water Safety Tips and Advice Summer is a season of excess.\u00a0 Camping, fishing, boating, Wisconsin Dells and Bar-B-Q\u2019s by the pool just to name a few frequent activities, and the common denominator is water.\u00a0 Whether at a lake, river or just the neighborhood pool, water is ever present and even the strongest swimmers should still […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6,9,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n
- Actively Watch Your Children\n
- Life Jackets need to be worn at all times!\n