Water safety
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Water safety - myDr.com.au
In Australian waterways in the 12 months to 30 June 2017, 291 lives were lost to drowning. Here are some water safety tips for use at swimming pools, inland waterways and the beach.
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Water safety for babies
Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.
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Drowning and water safety - NT.GOV.AU
Read about how to stop children from drowning at your home.
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Water safety for children - Better Health Channel
Toddlers are most at risk of drowning because they are mobile and curious but don't understand the danger of water.
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Your child's safety
Your child's safety is in your hands from buying cots, prams, strollers, car seat, toys and nightclothes to hot water safety and child-resistant packaging.
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Choking, suffocating and children - NT.GOV.AU
Find out what you can do to lower the chance of your child choking or suffocating at home.
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Children and sun safety - NT.GOV.AU
Keep your children safe from the sun.
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Darwin beaches water quality - NT.GOV.AU
Information on safe water quality and swimming season for Darwin beaches.
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Hot water safety
Here is practical and trusted advice to prevent your children getting hot water scalds caused by bathwater, hot drinks, boiling water, cooking and hot food.
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Water safety for kids | Raising Children Network
Close adult supervision at all times is the key to drowning prevention and water safety for kids around dams, ponds, swimming pools, beaches and lakes.
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