Drowning can happen to any family. It’s quick, and it’s silent. Drowning is the single-leading cause of death among children aged 1-4, and a top cause of death among teens. We can lower these rates if pediatricians, parents and policy-makers work together to implement the types of solutions we know will keep children safe. Please share these resources with parents and caregivers.
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Above Ground Pools
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Inflatable Pools
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Cooking Dinner?
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Water Safety for Crawlers
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Drowning Prevention
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Pool Fences Save Lives
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Water Hazards at Home
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Water Safety for Teens
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Importance of Swim Lessons
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Get Water Smart!
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Assign a Water Watcher
Printable Posters
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Pool Safety
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Water Safety Tips for New Parents
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Water Safety When Your Child Is Crawling
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Water Safety When Your Child Is Walking
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Water Safety When You Have a Curious Toddler
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Can Your Child Swim?
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Water Safety for Teens
Videos
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Racism & Drowning: How the System Fails Black Youth & 3 Ways to Improve Water Safety
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Spanish-language video on lifejackets: Chalecos salvavidas: ¡cómo divertirse en el agua sin miedo!
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Drowning Prevention Shorts
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Water Safety for Toddlers (0:30)
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Keep Teens Safe Around Water (0:30)
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Beach, Boating, and Lake Swimming Safety Tips (1:37)
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Pool and Swimming Safety Tips (1:30)
HealthyChildren.org
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How can I help ensure my child will be safe in and around the water at summer camp?
HealthyChildren.org
Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―When It’s Not Swimming Time
HealthyChildren.org
Swim Lessons: When to Start & What Parents Should Know
HealthyChildren.org
Infant Water Safety: Protect Your New Baby from Drowning
HealthyChildren.org
Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know
HealthyChildren.org
Water Safety for Teens
AAP Voices Blogs
AAP Pediatricians tell their stories of the importance of swim lessons.
AAP Recommendations
Last Updated
03/27/2026
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics