Drowning is the second most common cause of death among kids ages 14 and younger. Why? Kids are attracted to water and it only takes one inch of water for a child to drown.

Safety in and around your pool is extremely important. We would like to help educate you in pool, spa and hot tub safety,however, we most note that RESPONSIBLE ADULT SUPERVISION IS MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES.

Splash Zone USA allows your children to learn about pool safety in a fun and engaging way. This APSP site, SplashZoneUSA.com, is filled with games, puzzles, safety tips, a coloring book, and more.

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Never leave your child unattended in a pool, spa or hot tub - Download - Preventing Child Drownings from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Install and routinely inspect fences, self-closing and latching gates, baby barrier fences and alarms

Have life-saving devices like a pool/hook or flotation devices near the pool

Warning signs by the manufacturer, builder, or installer are displayed according to the manufacturers' specifications

Children under three years and children who cannot swim must wear a life jacket or personal floatation device.

Have emergency phone numbers listed at the telephone closest to the pool

Remove all toys from the pool after use so children are not tempted to reach for them later

Secure the pool so that children can not get back in after they are done swimming