Drowning can happen in seconds and in very little water — it’s a leading cause of injury death for young children.
Inside the house
- Never leave a small child alone near any water — tubs, toilets, buckets, or wading pools
- Keep bathroom doors closed and use toilet lid locks
- Gather bath supplies before running the water, and check the temperature before your child gets in
- Never leave the room during bath time — if you must, take the child with you
Outside the house
- Stay within arm’s reach of children in or near water — pools, ponds, or lakes
- Use approved life jackets and arrange swim lessons with a qualified instructor
- Fence pools with self-closing, self-latching gates
- Know CPR and keep a first-aid kit nearby