“Learn How To Keep Your Baby Safe In And Around Water Without Having To Be On "Parent Watch" 24/7!”
“Here Are TEN Easy To Use Tips That You Can Use Right Now To Make Your Baby Safe In And Around Water !”
Pioneers in swimming instruction and water safety, providing swimming instruction to children and adults. We are offering these tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe in and around the water during the summer and at any time of year:
- No one, not even adults, should ever swim alone.
- Make sure children are supervised by an adult at all times.
- Be prepared in an emergency by learning lifesaving, first aid and CPR techniques.
- Follow the posted rules in any water environment.
- No one, not even adults, should ever swim alone.
- Backyard pools should have posted rules, ring buoy and security fences with self-closing gates and childproof locks.
- Be aware of water depth, incline and any underwater obstructions before diving. Never dive in water less than nine feet deep.
- If you have an above-ground pool, secure and lock the steps or remove them completely when not in use.
- Children should use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Avoid inflatable toys including armbands or “swimmies”-they can be dangerous, giving a false sense of confidence.
- And finally, everyone should learn swimming and basic water safety skills. The YMCA offers swimming classes for all ages and levels.
What You'll Learn
We're pioneers in swimming instruction and water safety, providing swimming instruction to children and adults. Here are just a few of the many things you'll learn in our dual-DVD set Teach Baby to Swim.
- The ideal "swim times"
- The ideal water temperatures for infants and toddlers
- How to balance play and discipline
- What to look out for to see if baby is tired or too distracted
- The best ways to interact with baby
- How to deal with an infant or toddler who is afraid of or unhappy in the water
