Healthy Swimming Tips

• DO NOT swallow the water! (Remember: it's everybody's bath water and chlorine does not kill all germs.)

• Wash your hands and bottom thoroughly with soap and water after a bowel movement or changing diapers. (Germs on hands end up everywhere, including the water.)

• Keep an eye on your child at all times. (Remember, kids can drown in silence.)

• Protect your skin against sunburn by using a sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and both UVA and UVB protection, and be sure to re-apply it after swimming. (Even a few serious sunburns can increase the risk of getting skin cancer.)

• DO NOT allow your child to chew gum or eat while swimming or playing in the water. (Chewing or eating while swimming could cause choking).