Many children who loved to play water, therefore, the swimming pool is a good facility for them to play and exercise. And of course, the parents must give special attention to maintain the safety of their children while in the swimming pool. There is a story from Indonesia, which is the negligence in maintaining safety in the pool :
-from Pikiran Rakyat Newspaper-
CIAMIS,(PRLM).- Aditya Pradipta (7 years) died in TirtaWinaya Ciamis Swimming Pool, Thursday (9/24). Tragically, aditya died just a few minutes after his father, Indra (40 years), left him to the storage room. Whereas, the distance is only 10 meters from the swimming pool. When Indra was about to go into the pool, he remembered that mobile phone and wallet were still in the pocket. After Indra store his phone and wallet, he returned to the pool and found her son had been lost. Unfortunate, aditya have drowned in the pool with a depth of 1.5 meters.
These are some tips that we can do to provide protection to the child while in the swimming pool :
- To learn swimming, suggested at least 2 years old for maximum results. This is better than teaching children who are aged 6 years and over.
- Put a buoy in children when swimming. This doesn’t mean the parents can leave their children, but must remain in their reach.
- Select a good study program with the qualifications ; Certified trainer, have at least 6 members / instructors, and have a right curriculum.
Even an expert swimmers can have an accident. So, that must be note are :
-don’t swim in places that have been prohibited.
-don’t swim alone, especially at night or in a dark place. Do not swim in the river or lake without bringing a friend.
-don’t compete the speed of swimming after eating.
Muscle spasms (cramps) is caused by a cold or fatigue. Therefore, do not jump or dive in cold water (if you can not stand), because sudden touch caused by the cold water can cause cramping, nor jump into the pool when the body is still hot after do exercise. If muscle spasms occur when swimming, pull knees to chest, and massage it. (see the topic of seizures).
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