Summer fun and safety!

Summer is approaching and who isn’t ready for the nice and hot days. If you are like us, you love to cool off in the nearby swimming hole or in a backyard pool.

Swimming is a great way for the whole family to get active and have fun all summer long. Once you know how to swim, it’s like riding a bike. However, it is always important to stay safe. Follow these tips from Healfinder.gov to stay safe in and around the water.

• Swim safely.
• Take a class.
• Watch children carefully.
• Make sure pools are safe.
• Check water and weather conditions before going swimming.
• Protect yourself and others from germs in the water.
• Protect your skin from the sun.

Read the full article here:
https://healthfinder.gov/healthtopics/category/parenting/safety/swim-safely-quick-tips

In addition, MomLovesBest.com put together “The Ultimate Guide to Swimming Safety For Kids” to raise awareness for National Water Safety Month. In this guide, they broke down everything you should know to protect your children from drowning. Click here to view their Swimming Safety Infographic.

Where in the Toledo area do you like to cool off during the summer? Share with us!