Water Safety

Tragedies happen in a blink of an eye, and drowning is a leading cause of death among children aged 14 and under. Water accidents are also a major cause of life-altering brain injuries every year. There's simply no substitute for 100% supervision. Watch your children at all times whenever they're around water, and remember: Don't just be there, be aware. 

General Water Safety 

• Never take your eyes off children in the water  
• While supervising, stay alert and avoid distractions  
• Learn infant and child CPR  
• Keep a telephone nearby in case of an emergency  
• Empty all buckets and wading pools after use  
• Never leave children in a bathtub alone or with an older brother or sister  
• Install child safety locks on toilet lids in households with toddlers  

Pool and Hot Tub Safety 

• If a child is missing, always check the pool first  
• Enclose pools with self-closing and locking fences  
• Teach children to swim, but remember, there's no substitute for supervision  

Open Water and Boating Safety 

• Use approved life jackets 
• Read and obey all posted rules 
• Never dive into unknown water 
• Install a carbon monoxide detector aboard your houseboat