Stay close if your child is in the water or near it. Small children usually drown in waters given below:

• Swimming pools at home;
• Bathtubs;
• Lakes and streams;
• Water channels,
• Water ponds, and
• Sewerages.

For safety:

• Stay close if your child younger than 5 is in the water or near it. This is also true for bathtubs. Make sure that your can always see your child. Do not leave him/her alone even for a few seconds.
• If your child is near water do not leave him under the surveillance of older children.
• If you have a swimming pool install fences around it and make sure the door closes automatically.

Places that safety precautions are needed:

Dangerous areas:

• Inspect dangerous areas near your home (the list is given above). Keep your child away from these dangerous places. For example if there is a dangerous area near your home (such as a water pool or a swimming pool) cover the surrounding with fences to restrict access to it.
• If your child is smaller then 5 do not choose a vacation location very close to water.

Bathtub:

• Stay close if your child younger than 5 is in the bathtub or near it. Do not leave him/her alone even for a few seconds.
• Use small bathtubs intended for babies to wash them. This will prevent your child getting under water.
• Do not use baby stools while washing them. If the stool overturns your child may drown.

Safety during swimming:

• Children learn how to swim at different ages. When your child is swimming they need close attention from their parents.
• Swimming lessons and safety trainings are important and beneficial. A good swimming course not only teaches your child how to swim but also teaches him/her about safety in water. Learn about swimming courses near you.
• Swimming course are not enough to prevent your child from drowning. Children that attended swimming courses may have more self confidence that may make them take higher risks. Do not think that your child may swim alone.
• Hold your baby when in water at all times.
• Do not use life jackets in shallow waters at knee level of your child. It will give a wrong security feeling to them.

At the swimming pool:

• If you have a swimming pool:
• Make sure that it is:
• Surrounded with a fence;
• That the fence is at least 1.2 meters high;
• That the door to the swimming pool automatically shuts and has a lock on it;
• That there is a wireless phone nearby;
• That security tools are close (life jacket, rope etc.)
• That at least one member of your family has received first aid and CPR training.

Life jacket:

• Your child should wear a life jacket on a boat or dock at all times. Check the tag of the life jacket to make sure it is the right size for your child. The life jacket should have been produced according to quality standards such as TSE.
• For more security make your child wear a life jacket at beach, docks or near a swimming pool.
• Small children can act fast and since they are not completely aware of dangers they are in a higher risk of drowning.
• Babies or small children can drown in waters 5 cms deep.