Drowning Prevention for Parents

Stay On Top Of It - Fact Sheets

These fact sheets are provided to help you make smart choices so you and your family can safely enjoy the water.

Water Safety for Children Birth to 5 years - English | Spanish | Cantonese | Vietnamese
Discusses drowning prevention at home, in the yard, and in and near the water.

Tips for Children Ages 6-11 Years - English | Spanish | Cantonese | Vietnamese
Discusses drowning prevention at home, in the yard, in and near the water, and on a boat.

Water Safety for Teens 12 to 18 Years
Discusses alcohol and drugs, swimming and diving, babysitting, and boating.

Life Jackets for Children and Teen
Discusses the importance of your child wearing a life vest, buying a life vest, and how to use a life vest.

Myths and Facts about Water Safety - English | Spanish
Covers six myths about water safety and gives the facts. Emphasizes that drowning prevention has three parts: precautions, supervision and consistent use of personal flotation devices (PFDs).

Water Safety Tips For Families, English | Cantonese | Spanish | Vietnamese | Somali

It's Never Too Early (or Late) to Promote Safety
Discusses what parents need to know about preparing teens to become good decision-makers around water.

Water Safety for Children with Seizures
Drowning prevention tips for children with seizures and epilepsy at home and around the water.