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Tuesday, January 22, 2002
The high number of children in the under-four age group who drown each year is a national tragedy. Babies can, and do, drown in just a few centimetres of water - in bathtubs, nappy buckets, swimming pools and irrigation canals. A baby can slide almost instantly under water or fall in while an adult's back is momentarily turned.

Prevention is all-important. Nappy buckets must be kept away from children (in laundry tubs) and must have tight-fitting lids. Swimming pools should be fenced and have safety gates; farm gates giving access to creeks and dams must be kept closed; bath-time must always be supervised.

Parents need to be constantly aware near any water. If your child should fall into water it is important to get him out as quickly as possible and lay him on his side. If he is not breathing call for help and begin resuscitation immediately.

Very young children can be taught water familiarisation and enjoy "swimming" with adults, but this will not prevent drowning.
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