Going to the sea:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2013 It is very important to teach our children from a very young age how to swim properly. Learning to swim can save lives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Never leave young children near the water unattended, even if they know how to swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Never depend on inflatable objects such as arm-bands, baby floats, etc, for the safety of our children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Children should not swim on a full stomach. At least 3 hours should pass since their last meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Do not let children swim far out to sea without supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 It is dangerous to swim when the sea is rough and in places where there is a strong current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 It is important that children do not over-estimate their swimming prowess and avoid any heroics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Dangerous games in the water such as dunking, holding your breath, etc, should be avoided as they can easily lead to drowning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 At young ages, when children are on a boat they should always wear proper lifejackets and be supervised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Never forget to use sunscreen lotion !<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water Sports:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2013 When doing water sports children should always wear life-vests even if they can swim well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 If the children want to engage in water sports such as sailing, water skiing, wind-surfing and diving, it is important to first attend classes with professional instructors and learn to follow the rules of each sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 In case older children want to go scuba-diving and deep-sea fishing they should use the appropriate equipment, follow the safety rules very closely, be connected to a special buoy in order to be seen by the passing vessels, and always be accompanied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Never forget to use sunscreen lotion !<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the pool:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2013 If there are children in the family, the pool should be properly fenced off or have a safety cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Children should never swim in a pool without supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Children should be taught to pay particular attention around the pool, because when running or playing they can easily slip and get seriously injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 At the pool, just like at sea, it is important for youngsters to learn that in order to dive they should first make sure that the waters are deep enough and that there are no obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Never forget to use sunscreen lotion !<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other places where there is water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 It is important for children to know not to go near a swollen river or stream, because if they fall in they may drown. For the same reason they should not swim in a river when there is a strong under-current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Children should avoid diving in lakes where the waters are murky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Young children should not go near or bend over wells, cisterns or canals, because if they fall in they could get seriously injured or may even drown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attention:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSafety does not mean over-protection !!
Children should not fear water but enjoy it, taking all the safety measures necessary. Above all they should learn how to swim from a very young age.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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