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 - English | Spanish
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.

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.