Swimming and water play are great fun for children and adults alike, but it is important to teach your children to be safe around and in the water.
Top tips to be safe around water:
- Actively supervise your children.
- Life jackets save lives - there are differences between Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) and life jackets.
- Fence it, prevent it!
- Enroll your child in swimming lessons.
- Be prepared - learn to swim, CPR and first aid.
Visit:
Parachute – Drowning English / Francais
Caring for Kids – Water Safety for Young Children English / Francais
Government of Canada – Swimming Safety English / Francais
