water safety

Safety

New parents in New York will receive drowning prevention training before leaving the hospital

The landmark legislation will help new parents learn how to prevent drowning.

Motherly Stories

The silence of drowning

Drowning is splashy and loud and frantic—isn’t it?

Safety

4 swim safety tips from a survival swim expert

From how to ditch the floaties to staying engaged during water play, here’s what to consider.

Children's Health

14 bath safety tips for babies and kids of all ages

Are moldy bath toys actually an issue? How often do kids really need to bathe? A pediatrician weighs in on our biggest bath Qs.

Safety

Your 10 most pressing baby safety questions, answered by a pediatrician

Babies will constantly surprise you, but knowing what to look out for and how to react will help ensure they grow up to be healthy and strong.

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What are survival-first swim lessons? What every parent should know!

Swim lessons reduce children's drowning risk by 88%.

Viral & Trending

10-year-old boys saved their dad’s life with CPR learned from ‘The Sandlot’

"I noticed that he wasn't OK, because he was laying on his side and his face was starting to turn blue."

Safety

FDA urges parents to stop using baby neck floats after one death and injury reported

Babies with special needs may be at higher risk

Safety

Want a safe summer camp experience? What to look for—and what to avoid

Summer camp safety tips to keep your little camper safe all summer long.

Safety

Are puddle jumpers safe in the pool? What parents need to know

Understanding the risks of the popular toddler flotation devices.

Teen Health

Teens are the second most at-risk age group for drowning

Keep your teen safe with these expert tips.

Safety

5 water safety tips to share with all your kids’ caregivers this summer

The founder of Goldfish Swim School shares her top tips for keeping kids safe around the water this summer.