I'm Safe! (a division of Child
Safety Solutions, Inc.)
P.O. Box 1403
Rockland, ME 04841
1-877-NOW-SAFE
(1-877-669-7233)
Fax: 207-230-1188 info@imsafe.com
I'm Safe!
Water Watcher Kit
Inspire parents to keep their eyes
on children
every minute near water! Perfect for health fairs, water rodeos and summer events.
Ask us
about having your own customized version of the I'm
Safe! Water Watcher Kit. Put your logo and contact information
on the materials. Call 1-877-669-7233 for additional information.
Drowning is the leading cause
of unintentional injury-related death for children ages
1 to 4 and the second leading cause of death for children
age 14 and under. For every child who drowns, 4 more visit
emergency rooms for near-drowning— many of these children
never fully recover.
The most important precaution
is direct supervision. Although most parents say they supervise
their children around water, many are distracted by talking,
eating, reading or taking care of other children.
"Direct
supervision" means that the child is in sight and within
reach at all times and has the parent’s undivided
attention.
Many communities have adopted
a “Water Watcher” program to prevent drownings
and near-drownings.
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