Three-year-old Tyler James Skagerberg has been identified as the boy who died after drowning in an inflatable pool Sunday near Carlton.

The incident happened yesterday afternoon in Silverbrook Township, near Carlton.

In spite of efforts by rescue personnel, the child was pronounced dead at Cloquet Memorial Hospital.

Experts say summertime is more than just fun-in-the-sun-it's also a time for caregivers and parents to be on the alert for potential dangers.
Joel Runck joins us from the Lake Superior Harbor.

Parents say safety starts before their children enter the water.

Aquatic experts stress parents should always be with their children in and out of the water.

"Always have the parent with the child at all times-keeping an eye on them," said Laura Mills, aquatics director at the Duluth YMCA. " Always thinking about wearing a life jacket if you're going to be in the deeper end of the pool."

A trip to the beach on a hot summer day can be fun, but parents say you can't relax too much when it comes to watching your children.
For parent Aaron Johnston and his two, young daughters, safety starts when they set foot on the sand.

"They each have about a gallon of 50 SPF on them right now, so and the only thing I'm really worried about is the top of their little heads," Johnston said. " It's hard to get sun block on that part."

Aquatic experts say whether you're at the pool or the beach-never take your eyes off your kids."

Many parents say they often have to play the role of referee to keep their kids safe in the water.

"I think it's a fine line between letting them have a lot of fun and letting them play, but making sure-you got to watch them all the time so they don't get out too far in the water," said Deb Deluca, parent.

Experts recommend bringing a water bottle along with you, whether you're swimming laps or catching waves to avoid dehydration.

Aquatic officials recommend frequent applications of sunscreen when you're swimming outside.

Mills recommends taking breaks from the water every 20 minutes when swimming outside on hot days.
She also recommends getting a drink of water during those breaks.