25 Water Safety Tips That Could Save Your Child’s Life This Summer

"If a parent is going to give a child a water toy, it's important that the parent is present and supervising at all times," says Dr. Beale. "Every pool toy invokes a motor response. When a child sees a water toy, they'll reach and grab it," she explains. "This could be a great thing in the right setting, but it could also put the child at risk."