Water safety is one of the biggest concerns during summer. Assigning one adult to actively watch children in the water at all times is crucial. This designated watcher should avoid distractions like phones or screens. Inflatable floaties are not reliable; children who are not strong swimmers should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Additionally, pools should be surrounded by a fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate to prevent unsupervised access. Remember, nearly 70% of drownings involving young children occur during nonswimming times when supervision is relaxed.