subject: How To Keep Kids Safe At Water Parks [print this page] Kids adore water and water parks are the ideal place to have fun. With its different wave pools, giant slides, and squirting fountains, water parks offer a variety of ways to escape the heat and enjoy summer. Before getting into the water. however, you should play safe. Since some pools can be rough more so for kids, here's how to prevent accidents:
Study how to swim. This may be obvious but plenty of non-swimmers go to water parks with the mistaken belief that they're safe. Instruct your kids to swim early in life so they can play in the water. Take swimming lessons too in case you have to rescue your kid. If your child cant swim, give him a life jacket. Don't take a chance.
Inspect the place. Before visiting a water park, make sure it has several lifeguards. Check where they are found and if they can quickly respond to an emergency. Before having a ride, take time to read the signs to see if its all right for you or your child. Is your kid large enough for the ride? Is the water too deep? Do you or your kid have health conditions that make the ride dangerous? If you're not certain, check with the lifeguard.
Know if there's a lifeguard at every ride and follow instructions. Wait until the rider ahead of you has gone beyond a safe distance before you or your kid slide down. Your kid should be positioned correctly on the water slide. Lots of children slide down head first but this isn't recommended. Always go down face up and feet first. Other positions can be dangerous.
Older kids in speed slides must cross their legs. When moving to another ride, don't run or you may slip and hurt yourself.
by: Kenny Montgomery.
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