Every year in the United States, more than 1,000 children die from drowning, and many suffer life-changing injuries. Here are 3 tips to help prevent downing. #PreventDrowning #DrowningPrevention | Nationwide Children's Hospital

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children age 1-4, so water safety needs to be high on the list of priorities for parents everywhere. While survival skills are only one piece of the puzzle, it is incredible to see your child empowered with the ability to find air ❤️ A smile when they do is pretty awesome too! 🥹 In addition to skills, your layers of protection near water should include arms-reach supervision, barriers at access points leading to water and around the water its