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@podo89 ISR stands for Infant Swimming Resource. It is a survival based program for children to learn basic skills such as floating. There are also other survival and other traditional based programs available across the United States.

@theanimal Great question and thanks for asking it. The process of drowning takes 20-60 seconds. The person may be revived after this depending on the extent of their injuries and the amount of time underwater. The initial struggle, called the instinctive drowning response, is a life and death...

@charleskirk Excellent question! We always recommend recreating at a beach that has lifeguards, if possible. Lifeguards are an added layer of protection and can help prevent accidents in addition to responding to them. A life jacket is also an added layer of protection. Open water beaches that...

@suzann That is so awful! We are so sorry to hear of this tragic accident! Thank you for prioritizing your family's water safety! We have a ton of resources available for you at www.ndpa.org!

@winglessstorm You can learn more about the NDPA and ways to get involved on our website NDPA.org We also encourage local action in drowning prevention, so be sure to check and see if there is a local coalition, foundation, or group that you can work with. Thank you for helping to save lives!

@james_1991 Bright colors are best! We recommend neon colors if you can find them for your children!

@blancheer It sounds like you are doing a great job! You may want to consider alarms that can alert you if she enters the pool area w/o an adult present. We also encourage you to have a water safety conversation with kids when they get to 3-4 and lay out clear ground rules. We also encourage you...

@agapegrace Excellent question. Drowning is a big concern for children with autism. Drowning is the leading cause of death for kiddos with autism beyond ages 1-4. As you mentioned, these kids often love water and seek it out. Barriers and alarms are super critical for preventing access. We also...

@chefdoodle Kids are crafty! We'd love to say no child can climb a pool fence, but it can happen. Here are a few suggestions. Keep other objects away from the pool fence. A child can push furniture and other objects next to the pool fence to help them climb over it. Also, the type of fence...

@glamer85 There are a variety of opinions regarding this question. Generally, a child can be ready for solo bath time around the ages of 5-7, however many experts recommend that parents wait until age 8 to allow a child to bathe alone. The AAP has some great recommendations on bathtime safety...

@jax1212 Excellent question. The US drowning numbers are higher than most other developed countries. There are several differences, such as the lack of strict pool barrier requirements for backyard pools across most of the country, the lack of a unified campaign such as Australia has done, and...

@lind1975 This is a great question and a common issue with young children. I recommend researching what swim lesson options are available in your local community. You may want to find an instructor specializing in working with young children (ages 1-4). Finding the right instructor and program...

@paulgilldrums We are familiar with this technology. We, as NDPA, don't recommend or endorse any specific technology as we don't conduct independent product testing, and some new technologies don't have standards just yet. We are super supportive of new technology for drowning identification and...

@newgothicchristian Great question! Bathtub drownings are a risk for young children, especially for children under the age of 1. However, even above the age of 1, bathtime safety is critically important. We have some great tips for bathtime safety on this webpage...

@paul3993 Never ever hesitate to ask questions about any childcare center or camp's safety practices. It is your right as a parent to know and understand the safety precautions they have in place. As @kevinm1984 states, they should have a plan in place to ensure that no child can wander to the...

@curious1101 Great question! A non-swim time is when a child was not expected to be around the water. It is unplanned access to an environment where water is present.

@dmbtiger I'm sorry to hear this. Maybe take a few moments to share with them the facts about drowning. We find that most physicians don't know the true facts about drowning, especially that drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4 and that over 70% of toddler drownings happen...

@musicc Excellent questions! Secondary drowning and dry drowning are not actual conditions. In very rare circumstances, a child or adult who experienced a non-fatal drowning (the victim was rescued) may ingest a very small amount of water into their lungs. If that happens, the water may...

@reallayman01 Parents should do their research when it comes to flotation devices. Not all flotation devices are created equal, and not all devices on the marketplace are actually independently tested and approved. Parents should look for devices that have been tested and approved by the US...

@tracytray02 Wow! So glad you were there to save the child. It is super scary when something like this happens. We often hear from parents that drowning is fast and silent. It can happen in as little as 30 seconds, and most parents think they will hear and see it easily. Drowning doesn't look...