Water Safety

Key practices for keeping your children safe in water.

Tragedies can happen in a blink of an eye. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death among children under the age of 14 in the nation, and is the leading cause of death among children ages one to four years old. 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.
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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

The Water Watcher is a responsible adult who watches the kids the whole time in the water—no phones or other distractions—and wears the Water Watcher card. After a set time (roughly 15 minutes), pass the card to another adult who takes over watching. Due to high community response and demand for this item, please expect your shipment in 3 - 4 weeks. We currently do not ship internationally. Maximum of 5 cards per person.

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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
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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

Water safety: ensuring every splash is risk-free

Learn more about how water accident prevention can keep your child safe.

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