Safety Tips

There is NO SUBSTITUTION for ADULT SUPERVISION

Practice C.E.O.

Maintain Constant Eyes-On, uninterrupted supervision. NEVER leave a child alone near any body of water, not even for a second.

Never assume someone else is watching your child. YOU are the one who MUST watch your child.

Safeguard Your Child

Stay in touch! Keep all children who can't swim within arm's reach when water is nearby. Keep a telephone and emergency numbers close. Remember, CPR is an after-the-fact emergency procedure with an uncertain outcome.

Drowning is Quick and Silent

A child can drown in as little as one inch of water. Loss of consciousness occurs 2 minutes after submersion. Permanent brain damage occurs within 4-6 minutes. Nothing Can 'Drown-Proof' A Child

Eliminate Distractions

The leading cause of distractions around the pool are an adult leaving to answer the phone, attending to something inside the home and helping someone else in or around the water. If you must leave, take the children with you.

Bath Time is NOT Playtime

There are so many other ways to have bonding time with your child. Teach children how to handle themselves in the water BEFORE encouraging them to play in it. A quick shower is a better alternative to letting your child sit in a tub full of water. You SHOULD NEVER leave your child during a bath. No distraction is worth the risk.

Teach Safety

Learn and enforce all the rules and, above all, teach by your example
Never swim alone
Obey lifeguard warnings
Walk! Do not run around decks. Wet surfaces are slippery
If you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you
Always wear a life jacket when boating, fishing or playing in or near deep or fast-moving water
A life jacket is not a swimming aid, and for young children, they will likely not turn them face up in the water
Segment your supervision of your child in and around the water
Take breaks and include out-of-water activities during the scheduled breaks