07/30/2026
📵 Pool Time = No Phone Zone! 🏊♀️🌞
When it comes to water safety, distractions can wait. Keep your phone close for emergencies but keep your eyes on the pool, not the screen. 👀💦
✨ Send this to your partner, family, or any fellow swim watchers as a friendly reminder: Stay present. Stay alert.
07/21/2026
Not all life jackets are created equal. 🦺
Walk into any big box store and you'll find shelves full of colorful flotation vests marketed for kids. Cute designs, low prices, easy to grab and toss in the cart. But many of those products have never been tested or approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
A USCG-approved life jacket has been rigorously tested to meet accepted safety standards. An unapproved flotation device has not. That difference matters enormously in an emergency. What to look for when you check yours:
🔍 The label should clearly state "U.S. Coast Guard Approved"
⚖️ Size by weight, not age
🔒 Straps should buckle snugly, lift from the shoulders and it shouldn't rise past the chin
If yours doesn't have that approval label, it's time to replace it. USCG-approved life jackets for kids are widely available at Dick's Sporting Goods, West Marine, and Amazon and most start around $25.
And remember: a life jacket is a layer of protection, not a substitute for knowing how to swim.
07/16/2026
Rip currents, sudden depth changes, murky water, and busy beaches all create conditions that catch families off guard. A little preparation before you go keeps the focus on the fun.
We put together 10 beach safety tips to help your family head into the season with confidence, covering everything from designating a water watcher to what kids should do if they get caught in a current. 🌊
👉 Read the full guide here: https://www.safesplash.com/blog/10-beach-safety-tips
07/09/2026
Summer on the water is one of the best things about this season. A few smart habits before you leave the dock keep a great day from turning into a scary one.
Life jackets fitted and on. Weather checked. Someone onshore who knows your route. The details are very important.
Our partners at the NDPA put together a boating safety checklist covering everything before you board, while you're on the water, and how to handle emergencies if they come up. 🌊
Save this post and take 5 minutes to review it before your next trip out. Your passengers will thank you:https://ndpa.org/clothestheywore/Boating-WaterSafetyChecklist-NDPA.pdf
07/07/2026
Swim lessons don't stop at the pool's edge. Every skill your child works on is part of a carefully built progression designed to grow their confidence and safety in the water and you can keep that momentum going right at home.
Blowing bubbles in the bathtub. Practicing a flutter kick on the edge of the bed. Learning to hold a streamline on the living room floor. Small, consistent moments like these add up to huge breakthroughs in the water.
We've put together at-home practice activities for every level so you always know exactly how to support your swimmer between classes. 💧
👉 Visit us to find your child's level and get started: https://www.safesplash.com/homework
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07/01/2026
Peace of mind, every lesson. 💙
This parent said it best: patient instructors and real progress, lesson after lesson. That's the trust we build with every child in the water.