Cases of near drownings have been reported in the Mid-South recently, and on Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a study that found in the United States, one child dies every five days in a portable pool during the summer months.
Safe Kids Mid-South, led by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, reminds parents to keep their kids safe while in or around water. Earlier in the summer, we posted tips for water safety, and we thought that in light of recent events and the new study - it was time for a refresher. Get our water safety refresher.
What ways are you ensuring that your kids are safe around the water this summer? Leave us a comment below.