Adults should not be involved with other activities — such as reading, talking on the phone, drinking alcohol or mowing the lawn — while supervising children around water.

• Learn to swim and learn CPR. You can save someone with CPR in the time it takes for rescue personnel to arrive.

• Don’t use toys, such as “water wings” or noodles, instead of life jackets. They aren’t designed to keep swimmers safe.

• Keep children away from pool filters because they can get caught in the suction. Know how to shut them off in case of an emergency.

• Keep a list of emergency numbers and a phone by the pool, just in case.

• Be aware of the risk of “dry drowning,” a rare condition that can kill swimmers hours after they leave a pool. Signs of dry drowning can be difficult to detect but include problems breathing, extreme tiredness and behavior changes. Parents who suspect their children might be suffering from dry drowning should seek immediate medical attention.
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