Search results

@ty_ty13 Excellent question! The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that most children are ready to begin swimming lessons as early as their first birthday. There is no evidence that participation in formal swim lessons before the age of 1 impacts drowning risk, however, many programs...

@getoutthebox The most important recommendation when it comes to bathtime safety is to have close, constant, and capable supervision. Drowning happens fast, and it's silent. It only takes an inch of water covering the face to drown. Older siblings should not provide supervision for their younger...

@walterbl Swimsuit color can be important! Some muted and dull colors can blend in. Neon colors are great for the pool or beach if you can find them. However, that is just one of many safety recommendations to ensure your family's safety at a beach. You can learn more about the 5-Layers of...

@jaffa145 Great question! We don’t recommend a specific program as there are many different options when it comes to learn to swim lessons. There are many programs, curriculums, philosophies, and instruction styles (including survival and traditional approaches). Some lessons are delivered daily...

@paul3993 We don't have any research available at this current time to ascertain the exact reason why we are seeing an uptick. It is likely due to a variety of factors including: 1) people changed the way they recreated during the pandemic, 2) swim lessons were shut down for a significant period...

@dreamjaney This is a great question! I wish more people would ask about the true facts about drowning. Most parents are shocked to find out that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and that toddler drownings are more likely to take place outside of a planned swim time...