Keep children safe around water

• Maintain constant supervision. Watch children around any water environment (pool, stream, lake, tub, toilet, bucket of water), no matter what skills the child has acquired and no matter how shallow the water.
• Don't rely on substitutes. The use of flotation devices and inflatable toys cannot replace parental supervision. Such devices could suddenly shift position, lose air or slip out from underneath, leaving the child in a dangerous situation.
• Enroll children in a water safety course or Learn to Swim program. The decision to provide the child with an early aquatic experience is a gift that will have infinite rewards. These courses encourage safe practices.
• Parents should take a CPR course. Knowing these skills can be important around the water and will expand capabilities in providing care for the child.

Be safe around water and the entire family will have a fun and enjoyable time.