Infographic
Assign a Water Watcher
An adult whose only job is watching children in the water.
What this infographic says
An adult whose only job is watching children in the water.
- Put down your phone and skip other tasks.
- Keep watching even when lifeguards are on duty.
- Hand off to another adult at set times, such as every 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stay sober, and keep young children within arm’s reach.
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Sources
- Safety Tips (opens in a new tab) Pool Safely (CPSC)
- Swim Lessons for Children: When to Start and What to Consider (opens in a new tab) American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
- Preventing Drowning (opens in a new tab) CDC
What you can do today
Share this infographic with one family, coach or group chat today. You can also print it and post it where people gather near water.
