Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has issued a call to parents and community members, emphasizing the importance of following special safety instructions while their children are on the beaches, swimming pools, or water games facilities, in order to avoid drowning and suffocation risks. During the summer, the administration warned parents to be more aware of the threats that may arise and endanger the safety of their children.

Director of the Child Safety Department Hanadi Saleh Al-Yafei explained that the department has posted all of the guidelines for protecting children while swimming on the "Child Safety" pages on social media, and She emphasized the need of parents following a set of basic tips and rules, including the following:

Floats are a must for children who are unable to swim.

 

Sunscreen ointments or lotions should be used to shield children from the sun's damaging rays.

 

To avoid dehydration, parents must make sure the youngster drinks enough of water.

 

Swimming should never be done on an empty stomach or right after eating.

 

Parents should teach older brothers and sisters how to keep an eye on smaller siblings and remind them that in the event of a mishap. They should inform them that if they  are unable to locate one of their brothers, they must immediately shout for aid in a loud voice.

 

Keeping survival tools and supplies near the pool is a top necessity.

 

For parents and supervisors of children, mastering the essentials of first aid and respiration is critical.

 

Ensure that the doors of the house leading to the swimming pool are locked in the presence of young children who cannot swim.