What is a Water Watcher safety tag? The Water Watcher safety tag's main purpose is to clearly indicate WHO is responsible for watching the children in the pool. This plastic tag is for the supervising adult to wear around his/her neck confirming that he/she is the one responsible for watching the children in the pool to keep them safe. It clearly designates who is responsible for watching the pool so there is no chance that Dad thinks Mom is watching and vice versa. The tag reads: "I accept responsiblity for watching children in or near the water. I will not leave the pool area without a replacement." The reverse side of the tag has advice on how to monitor and keep the pool area safe. Kids Drown Without a Sound...Supervise With Your Eyes!

Why designate a Water Watcher? Even though millions of people enjoy their pools in complete safety each year, it is important to stress water safety and that there is no substitute for adult supervision! The concept for the tag was originally developed by the Children's Hospital of Orange County, California as part of their overall drowning prevention program in 1993. After extensive research, the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) discovered that a major factor in immersion incidents was the lapse in child supervision.

Who is a Water Watcher? You are if you are in or around water with children. The Water Watcher tag concept is already succesful in California. The year after its introduction, immersion incidents decreased by fifty percent. Pool Safety is simple, it does not require expensive equpiment - just knowledge and a plan that every family member can follow. Education works. For more pool safety information, call (682) 885-4162.