Plunket and Water Safety New Zealand are
urging families to have fun but be safe around water as the
Kiwi summer heats up
Sue Campbell, Plunket’s National
Child Safety Advisor, says parents and caregivers need to
keep a close eye on children when they’re near water and
always stay within arm’s reach - whether a child is in the
bath, at the beach or by a swimming pool.
“A child can
drown in as little as four centimetres of water – which is
not much smaller than the length of your little finger”,
says Sue
Water Safety New Zealand wants to remind people
that a common factor in the tragic drownings of children
four years and under is the lack of supervision around
water.
“We urge parents and caregivers to always
supervise children near water – always. This is equally
important when out enjoying summer weather as it is at
home,” Water Safety New Zealand General Manager Matt
Claridge says.
“We also support families getting
involved in learning about water together – having fun and
becoming confident as a family group.”
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