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Furious splashing and panic-stricken screaming: This is the image many parents have of a drowning child. But it’s not accurate. Drowning is often silent and unnoticed, the German home safety advocacy group Aktion Das Sichere Haus (DSH) warns. Even shallow water – like that of a birdbath or a wading pool – can be life-threatening for smaller children if they fall face-first into the water. Here are three tips for parents on how to keep your young ones safe if you have a backyard pool. Choose the right location A good location is key: The pool should be clearly visible from many places in the ya…

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