07/04/2026
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY 🇺🇸
⭐️A friendly holiday reminder to help keep your little ones safe in and around the water this weekend!
⭐️Stay within arm’s reach of your child whenever they’re in or near the water. The safest place is in the water with them, not watching from the side.
⭐️Assign a dedicated “Water Watcher.” Rotate every 15-20 minutes, and during their shift, their only job is watching the water. • No phones. No distractions.
⭐️Hosting a pool party? Consider hiring a lifeguard so everyone can relax while an extra set of trained eyes is on the water.
⭐️Keep tables, chairs, toys, and other furniture away from your pool fence. Curious little climbers can use them to get over the fence.
⭐️Double-check gates, latches, and door alarms, especially if you’re staying at a vacation rental or visiting friends and family.
⭐️Remove floats and pool toys when swim time is over. They can tempt children back toward the water.
⭐️Choose bright, highly visible swimsuits like neon orange, yellow, pink, or green to make your child easier to spot in the water.
⭐️Stay hydrated, take shade breaks, and reapply sunscreen throughout the day. On lakes, rivers, or the ocean, always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that’s properly fitted for your child.
⭐️Water safety is all about layers of protection. No single layer is enough on its own, but together they help keep our children safer.