You can prevent drowningLearn basic swimming and water safety skillsFormal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning. 12345Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water.Find swimming lessons in your areaSwimming | Swim Classes & Training | Red CrossFind Your Y | YMCA of the USAHome - USSSAUSA Swimming | Learn to SwimBuild fences that fully enclose poolsConstruct and use a four-sided fence that is at least four feet in height and fully encloses the pool. The fence should separate the pool from the house, with self-closing and self-latching gates. Remove all toys from the pool area that might attract children to the pool when the pool is not in use.Supervise closelyDesignate a responsible adult to supervise closely and constantly when children are in or near water (including bathtubs). You can assign a specific adult to supervise each child when they have access to water. Adults watching kids in or near water should avoid...
