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Use these tips to make sure you and others stay safe when you’re near water.
| Do's | Dont's |
|---|---|
| Always swim with another person. | Never swim by yourself. |
| A responsible adult must supervise young children while playing or swimming. Adults should not be involved in any distracting activity while supervising. | Never leave children alone around water. |
| Swim in areas roped off for safety. | Never dive into water when you don’t know how deep it is. |
| Swim only where a lifeguard is on duty or an experienced swimmer is supervising. | Never swim after drinking alcohol. |
| Wear US Coastguard-approved lifejackets. Make sure they fit! | Don't rely on air inflated water wings, water noodles or other toys as flotation devices. |
| Keep reaching and throwing aids (poles and life preservers) at poolside. | Don't leave toys in the pool after swimming. Children may return to the pool while unsupervised to play with them. |
| Surround pools with a fence at least 5 feet high. | Don't walk, skate, or drive on ice covering a body of water in the winter. |
| Keep containers around the house and yard empty of water. | |
| Keep bathroom and laundry room latches out of the reach of children. | |
| Keep the seat cover down on the toilet and use a toilet seat lock if small children are in the house. |
Also make sure you or your support providers review and practice CPR and First Aid – and stay certified!
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Last updated on May 18th, 2010