Water Safety Resources
Essential information to keep your family safe around water. Drowning is preventable—knowledge is your best protection.
Cause of death for children ages 1-4 (CDC)
Of drownings occur with a supervisor present
Average time for a child to drown—silently
Essential Water Safety Tips
Follow these guidelines to protect your family around pools, lakes, beaches, and bathtubs.
Never Leave Children Unattended
Designate a responsible adult as a "Water Watcher" who actively supervises children in and around water. No phone, no book—just watching.
Learn CPR
Every parent and caregiver should know CPR. In a drowning emergency, immediate CPR can be the difference between life and death.
Teach Your Children to Swim
Swimming lessons significantly reduce the risk of drowning. Children as young as 6 months can begin learning water survival skills.
Use Layers of Protection
Combine multiple safety measures: pool fences, door alarms, pool covers, and constant supervision. No single barrier is enough.
Know the Signs of Drowning
Drowning is often silent—no splashing or screaming. Look for: head low in water, eyes glassy, hyperventilating, or trying to swim but not moving.
Establish Pool Rules
No running, no diving in shallow water, no pushing, and always swim with a buddy. Consistent rules prevent accidents.
Swimming Milestones by Age
Understanding what your child can learn at each age helps set realistic expectations.
Infants (6+ months)
Skills: Roll back to float, breath control
Never use flotation devices as a substitute for supervision. Infants can learn survival skills.
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Skills: Swim-float-swim sequence, self-rescue
This age group is at highest risk. Constant supervision and swim lessons are critical.
Preschool (3-5 years)
Skills: Basic strokes, treading water, getting to safety
Can understand and follow pool rules. Still need constant adult supervision.
School-Age (5+ years)
Skills: All strokes, diving, endurance swimming
Can be more independent but should never swim alone. Teach them to help others safely.
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