With the summer comes swimming in backyard pools, hotel pools, lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Whether your child is swimming in an in-ground pool or a natural body of water, water safety is always a top priority.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day two children age 14 and younger die from drowning, and drowning is the third leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4.

Follow these water safety tips to ensure your child's safety around water.

Teach your child how to swim. Teach your child how to swim, or enroll them in swimming lessons. Even if your child is young, learning to swim can save their life.

Properly supervise your children. It only takes turning your head away for a minute for your child to drown. Supervise young children at all times when they're around bathtubs, swimming pools, and all natural bodies of water. Distracting behaviors such as texting, talking on the phone, or reading can cost your child's life.

Don't rely on air-filled toys or foam devices. Don't rely on air-filled toys, such as personal floatation devices, water wings, or foam "noodles" to replace life jackets. While these toys are fun, they do not keep young children safe.

Take CPR classes. Learn CPR as this can help you save your child's life, and get recertified every two years.

Have your child use the buddy system. Tell your child to always swim with a buddy. If possible, go to swimming sites with lifeguards on duty.

Don't drink alcohol while supervising children. Alcohol affects vision, coordination, judgment, and reaction time. Don't drink alcohol when you're supervising children.

Wear life jackets. When you're in natural bodies of water, make sure that the kids wear life jackets regardless of boat size, travel distance, or swimming abilities.

If your child was injured or killed in a drowning accident, call a personal injury attorney for help.