What can I do to prevent drowning?

• A young child can drown in a very small amount of water, like a bucket or tub of water. Empty baby pools when not in use.

• A young child can also drown in the toilet. Always keep the seat lid down and put a latch on it. Close the bathroom door or put a safety gate to block baby from entering.

• Never leave your child alone near water, not even for a second.

• Put fences around pools and spas.

• Teach your child how to swim or sign them up at your local YMCA. A child that knows how to swim can still drown.

• Teach your child not to go neat water alone.

• Teach your child to swim with an adult at all times.

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