A tale promoting water safety for children. The leading cause of injury death for 1 to 4 year olds in the United States is drowning. Education of our young children as well as adults is vital in preventing these senseless accidents. Talk to young children about STAYING AWAY FROM WATER UNLESS THEY ARE WITH AN ADULT. Check into infant and toddler water training classes. We think we will always be with our children when they are around water. Believe me there are times when we may not be.