A water park is a water playground that’s hard to beat. It’s a great place to cool down and enjoy yourself, no matter what your age is. The trouble is that no matter how fun a place is, there are still dangers lying about. This is especially so for younger children.
If you want to take your kids to a water park, you’ll want to keep them safe. Here are a few safety tips that ensure that you won’t get into trouble on your trip.
Obey The Rules
One of the first things that you should teach your kids to keep them safe is to obey the rules. The best way to teach this is to do it yourself. With your example, your kids will start to do it on their own. If they can’t understand the rules though, you should explain it to them and ensure that they follow it – this is especially important if the child is a toddler.
Keep Them In Sight
When you bring young children anywhere, one of the key steps to ensure their safety is to keep them in sight. Pay attention to what they’re doing to avoid any unfortunate situations.
Keep Lifeguards Around
One of the most important things to do is to ensure that there’s always lifeguard around. No one has eyes in the back of their head and you can’t pay attention to your kids 100 percent of the time. You’re on vacation after all. With a lifeguard around, you can be assured that if you do take off your eyes off them, there’s another set watching them.
Bring A Lifevest
For younger kids, even those who know how to swim, a life vest is essential. They should be snug and fit, while also being comfortable. They’ll keep your kids floating to the best of their ability and ensure their safety.
Remind Them Of Where To Go
Water parks are big places. Your kids may end up getting lost in them. If this does happen, it can be hard to find them. This is why you should always tell them of a meeting place to go to. This should be a visible landmark and somewhere easy to reach. A lifeguard station is a good choice or the entrance.
Teach Them Not To Drink
Swimming pool water is not for drinking! Teach your kids this fact to avoid them getting sick.
Remember To Apply Sunscreen
It’s not just the water that can hurt your kids. Sun exposure can cause sunburns. Avoid them with a bit of sunscreen.
Keep Them Hydrated
Along with a sunburn, you should avoid being dehydrated. Have them and you drink clean drinking water regularly while in the park.
The Shallows Are Your Friend
Shallow pools are a safe place to swim for your kids. They still should wear the life vest though.
Go First
Before going into any pool or slide, it’s best to do it first so that you can observe your kid getting in.
Have A Ready Change Of Warm Dry Clothes
Finally, when all is said and done, get into some dry and warm clothes for the trip home. This ensures you won’t get a cold as you go home.
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