If small children are present, constant supervision is a must around all water sources - pools, streams, lakes, hot tubs, bath tubs, toilets, buckets of water, etc.
Parents/caregivers may want to consider enrolling in a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) course – this could save a life when seconds count
Remove toys from pools when not in use so small children are not tempted to go after the toys in the pool when you’re not watching
If a child is missing, always look in the pool or hot tub first
Swimming lessons are a good idea for children age 4 and older. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend swimming as the primary means of drowning prevention for children less than 4 years of age
If you or the kids are swimming at a public pool or natural body of water such as a lake or the ocean, make sure there is a lifeguard on duty
General Rules of the Pool: No running No dunking No “horseplay” No diving off of the side of a pool
FOR KIDS:
Do not swim when there is thunder and lightening
Know how deep the water is before going to swim in a pool, lake or any body of water
Use the Buddy System – always swim with someone, no matter what your age and watch out for each other
