It’s National Water Safety Awareness Week (Monday, 17 June – Sunday, 23 June). Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim school is advising parents to be extra cautious with their children around water this summer – whether it’s in the bath tub at home, paddling pool in the back garden, at their local beach or swimming pool. Tragically 30 children aged 14 and … [Read more...] about National Water Safety Awareness Week – Be Water Smart This Summer
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Water Babies Warn Parents To Watch Children Around Water As Temperatures Rise
With weather temperatures rising and the school holidays beginning this week, Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim school, is advising parents to watch their children very carefully around water including paddling pools, swimming pools and by the seaside, as the mix of sunshine, water and children can be a lethal combination. Carol McNally from … [Read more...] about Water Babies Warn Parents To Watch Children Around Water As Temperatures Rise
Water Babies Launches Summer Safety Campaign
Research Shows that 59% of Irish Parents Are Not Confident Swimmers 38% Of Parents Don’t Feel Confident Enough To Save a Child In Sea or Swimming Pool Summer has arrived and is hopefully here to stay! However with the weather being so bad in May, people are desperate to get away to hot and sunny holiday destinations with their families however; the mix of … [Read more...] about Water Babies Launches Summer Safety Campaign
Water Babies Launch Summer Safety Campaign
Summer is on its way and families around Ireland are looking forward to holidays in the sun and trips to the beach or local swimming pools with their children. Unfortunately however, the combination of holidays, sunshine, water and children can be a lethal combination. To create an awareness of the dangers to children around swimming pools, paddling pools and … [Read more...] about Water Babies Launch Summer Safety Campaign
Stay Safe near Water this August Bank Holiday Weekend
With more wet weather forecast for the Bank Holiday weekend, The Royal Life Saving Society has warned that drowning tragedies may increase unless people take extra care when in, on or near water. This weekend is traditionally a peak time for drownings, and Government figures show that on average thirteen people drown each month in Ireland. Particular hazards this … [Read more...] about Stay Safe near Water this August Bank Holiday Weekend