ISR of Weston

Please 🙏 Let’s work together to end this! We can prevent these tragedies with the proper layers of protection:
- Constant supervision (but if that fails because we are humans and it just takes 20+ SECONDS of distraction) the other layers must be in place:
- Pool Fences
- Alarms in all doors and windows with access to the pool.
- Survival Swimming Lessons starting as young as 6mo - 1yr old.
- Learning CPR - all family members

Every number is a name! 80 children in Florida have lost their life to a drowning this year, and each loss is a reminder that water safety saves lives. Let’s work together to prevent the next tragedy because we MUST DO BETTER!

We saw a record number of 18 drownings in the month of July. How is this even possible that in one month we basically lost a full kindergarten class?? My heart is shattered for every single one of these families!

Drownings are PREVENTABLE!
1- ADULT SUPERVISION
2- Doors/Windows - Locked and ALARMED at all times
3 - Remove/Lock pet doors
4 - FENCE THAT POOL!!!!!!
5- Quality self-rescue swim lessons - do your research! Make sure they are certified, insured and that your child will learn how to self-rescue.
6- Learn CPR



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www.infantswim.com

‼️ Lightning ⚡️ is no joke in Florida! Be careful people! Don’t even touch the water if there’s lightning nearby.

This was taken today in Siesta Key, Florida. People playing volleyball during a storm with lightning nearby.

Also today, just up the coast, 4 people were under a cabana on Holmes Beach when it was struck by lightning. One person was transported to the hospital. This past Saturday, lightning struck a Tiki Hut on Marco Island with 4 women underneath. 3 were transported to the hospital. On Friday, 3 people were struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach. One of those, a 29-year-old man from Colorado on his honeymoon, was killed.

All of these incidents have happened in just the past 4 days. Remember, "when thunder roars, go indoors." If you hear thunder, you are close enough to potentially get struck. Summer just started, we have many weeks and months ahead of Florida lightning. Please, please be safe everyone.

THIS or THAT?

When it comes to pool safety, small choices can make a big difference. Wrapping your child in a towel might seem harmless, but if they were to fall into the pool that way, the heavy wet fabric could trap their arms and legs—making it difficult to swim or even surface.

Always wrap towels under the arms, to ensure your child’s safety!

Huge thanks to Nikki, a trusted ISR swim instructor, for allowing us to use her photos to help spread this life-saving message!

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I wish EVERY pediatrician in the country would ask these questions!!! Maybe we would see a drop in these outrageous numbers. Thank you Premier Pediatrics of Palm Beach for going above and beyond to make sure your patients are water safe!!!