How to Prevent Your Child from Drowning

Kristen Beckworth, manager of the Center for Childhood Injury Prevention at Texas Children's Hospital

0:07 - What are some of the most common ways drownings can occur and how quickly can it happen?

0:29 - Why are drownings more prevalent in the summertime?

0:46 - What are some of the best safety tips to prevent drownings?

2:09 - What is Texas Children's Hospital recommendation regarding water wings and life jackets?

4:02 - What should parents do if drowning occurs?

4:18 - What are some additional tips for parents when visiting lakes or other outdoor bodies of water?

4:53 - How many children died in the Houston area and the state of Texas in 2012 due to drownings?

5:06 - What are typical drowning hazards inside and outside of the home?

6:00 - Despite repeated warnings and advancements in technology, why is there still a large number of drownings?

Find more injury prevention tips from the Texas Children's Center for Childhood Injury Prevention

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