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Water safety for toddlers, kids and teens

Water safety is a crucial topic that cannot be overlooked, especially during the summer months. At CHOC, we understand the importance of educating families on how to stay safe in and around water. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing resources and tips to help prevent drowning and other water-related accidents. From swim lessons to pool safety guidelines, we are committed to keeping children safe and healthy.

Learn more about Water Safety at choc.org

Water Safety Resources from CHOC

Girls underwater while swimming

TOPIC GUIDE

Water Safety and Drowning Prevention

toddler girl touches painful ear

ARTICLE

Swimmer’s ear and kids: What parents should know

The backs of two sisters wearing life vests sitting on the dock of the lake

ARTICLE

CHOC experts answer parents’ questions about water safety

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

La seguridad en el agua

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Water Safety

Teen swimming underwater

ARTICLE

Underwater breath-holding challenges may cause drowning: How to protect your kids  

Little boy smiling in ocean water in a yellow duck floaty

ARTICLE

Beach safety tips for families

Toddler walking unattended toward pool

ARTICLE

Preventing child drowning: Tips from a pediatric intensive care unit doctor

boy_in_backyard_playing

ARTICLE

Summer safety tips from your pediatrician

father holding his young son in the pool near the edge

ARTICLE

4 water safety tips for a safe summer

sign outside CHOC's emergency department that says "Emergency"

ARTICLE

Top summer injuries that bring kids to the emergency department

happy little girl in a red vest sitting on the steps of the pool in the water Park

ARTICLE

Year-Round Water Safety Reminders

Crowds of tourists and sun bathers having fun and swimming at Huntington Beach

ARTICLE

Avoiding, Treating Stingray Injuries

two young boys playing in pool wearing goggles

ARTICLE

The Dangers and Symptoms of Secondary Drowning

young surfer learns to ride standing up on surfboard

PODCAST

Keeping Kids Safe Around Water

boy at the beach runs into the water with a surf board

ARTICLE

Oxygen Deprivation from Near-Drowning Can Lead to Brain Damage

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