ALWAYS designate a responsible adult to serve as the "Water Watcher" - a supervisor whose sole responsibility is to constantly observe children in or near the water. NEVER CONSIDER your child "drown proof," even after swimming lessons. Swimming lessons are no substitute for supervision by a responsible adult. DON'T RELY on "water wings" or inflatable devices to keep your child afloat. They are not fool proof and no substitute for supervision. TEACH pool safety rules to all family members KEEP toys, particularly tricycles or wheel toys, away from the pool or spa. A child playing with these could fall into the water.