Water Safety Tips for Little Keiki: Keeping Playtime Safe and Fun!
Keep your keiki safe while having fun in the sun with this easy, parent-friendly guide to water safety! Learn simple tips for beach, pool, and lake play, plus a fun “Safe or Not Safe?” game to help little ones practice important rules in a playful way. A great way to add aloha care to every splash and swim!
7/30/20252 min read
💧 Water Safety Tips for Little Keiki: Keeping Playtime Safe and Fun! 🌊
Playing in the water—whether at the beach, pool, or lake—is one of the best parts of summer! But keeping our little keiki (kids) safe around water is super important. Here are some simple and helpful water safety tips to make sure everyone has fun while staying safe.
🐾 1. Always Have an Adult Nearby
Even if your child is a great swimmer, they should never be left alone near water. A grown-up should always watch closely—no distractions!
🦮 2. Use Life Jackets or Floaties
When on a boat, near deep water, or if your keiki is still learning to swim, life jackets or approved floaties are a must. They help keep kids safe and give parents peace of mind.
🌞 3. Protect from the Sun
Don’t forget sunscreen, hats, and shade! Water can reflect the sun’s rays, so reapply sunscreen often to keep little skin safe and happy.
🐢 4. Teach “Water Rules”
No running near the pool!
Always swim with a buddy.
Don’t dive into shallow water.
Listen to lifeguards and grown-ups.
🌈 5. Practice Swimming Skills
If possible, enroll your keiki in swimming lessons. Learning how to float, kick, and get comfortable in the water builds confidence and safety.
🐾 6. Know How to Get Help
Make sure kids know how to call for help or where to find a lifeguard if something feels wrong. Teaching these skills early can save lives.
🌺 Water Safety is Aloha Care
Just like Lolo Kiko watches out for his friends, we watch out for our keiki. Water safety is a way to show love and care, making sure playtime is joyful and worry-free.
Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy every splash! 🌊🐾🌊
Water Safety Game: “Safe or Not Safe?”
How to Play:
This is a fun and easy call-and-response game to help young kids learn about water safety rules in a playful way.
Instructions:
The grown-up says a situation out loud.
The keiki shouts “Safe!” or “Not Safe!”
If it’s Not Safe, have them explain what they would do instead.
Example Questions:
Running by the pool! → “Not Safe!”
Wearing a life jacket on a boat! → “Safe!”
Swimming alone with no grown-ups around! → “Not Safe!”
Playing in the shallow end with a buddy! → “Safe!”
Aloha Tip:
You can play this game at home, on the way to the beach, or before swim time. It’s a great way to teach safety while having fun — just like Lolo Kiko would!