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Safety · Safety

Water: arm's reach, always

What it is

Drowning is the leading cause of death at 1–4 in Israel. Touch supervision near any water; four-sided pool fence; swim lessons from 4.

every week · from 6m · until 6y

Always on

1. At the beach/pool assign one named 'water watcher' adult per shift, no phone.
2. Floaties are toys, not safety devices; buckets, bathtubs and fish ponds count.

Sources

• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: high

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