From the bathtub to the beach: Water safety awareness is crucial in preventing drowning – FNHA
July 22, 2025
Being out on the water on a hot day – boating, swimming, or just splashing around with friends– can be one of summer’s most enjoyable activities. When the temperature rises, getting into the water is something many of us like to do to cool down.
Whether that water is an ocean, a river, a lake, or even a bathtub, it is critical to keep top of mind that all call for respect, attention, and safe water practices. Drownings, which can happen in seconds and in silence, are a leading cause of preventable death, especially during the summer.
It is especially important to keep a close eye on children when they’re near or in the water. I was reminded of this recently with my one-year-old son during his pre-bedtime bath. While sitting and reaching for his bath toy, he momentarily lost his balance and slid backwards, dunking his head in the water. He was not fully submerged, but enough so that it spooked both of us. I immediately helped him back up, but it was scary for me to observe, and for him to experience.
