Around the house

• Never leave young children unattended in a bathtub, even for a few seconds. 
  
• Do not leave young children unattended around other containers of water (such as buckets or toilets). Children can drown in just a few inches of water.
  
• If you have very young children, install locks on toilets.

Backyard pool or spa

• Fences should be at least five feet high, separating the pool from the residence.
• The area surrounding the fence should be clear of objects that could aid a child in climbing over.
• Gates should be self-closing and self-latching. The latch should be installed at the top of the gate, out of the reach of children.
  
• Gates should never be propped open.
  
• Every door and window allowing pool access should be locked at all times.
  
• Additional layers of protection include: safety covers, gate alarms, door alarms, and motion-detection devices.

Ocean, lakes and other bodies of water

• Do not allow children to dive head-first into natural bodies of water or shallow swimming pools.
  
• Do not allow children to swim in the area where waves break—the waves are very powerful and can knock a child over or drag him under water.
  
• Teach your child what to do if he or she gets caught in a rip current: Swim parallel with the shore until you are out of the current, then swim toward land.