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Be safe out there this weekend! 🇺🇸

Be safe this Memorial holiday weekend both in and around the water!

⭐️Always stay within arms reach of your child when in the water and always be IN the water with your child
⭐️Assign a “Water Watcher” in 15 minute increments if you are around the water regardless if swimming time is planned- they must stay off their phone during their “shift”
⭐️Hire a lifeguard if you plan to have a party where a pool or other water is present
⭐️Place tables, chairs, or any other furnishings a few feet away from your pool child safety fence. Curious children can climb onto these items and find their way over the fence
⭐️Check the integrity of pool fence latches and door locks leading to the water
⭐️Remove pool floats and toys from the pool when finished swimming to not entice a little one into the water
⭐️Dress your child in a brightly colored swimsuit if at the beach or pool
⭐️ Drink lots of water and reapply sunscreen often
⭐️Use only US Coast Guard approved life jackets when on open water
⭐️Share these tips with friends and family
⭐️Have a SAFE holiday!

PS- this photo of my adorable student floating was AI enhanced to give him a snazzy patriotic bathing suit and to add the flags to the pool area...but this is a REAL baby, really floating on his own!

The Hard Truth – Drowning Statistics

The numbers are staggering. In the United States, more children ages 1–4 die from drowning than any other cause of death. For children ages 5–14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes. And for every child who dies, another 7–8 receive emergency care for non-fatal drowning, which can result in lifelong disabilities. These are not just numbers—they represent families and futures. We can change this.

Great tips!

When my baby wouldn’t stop crying at swim lessons, these 8 things helped me through:
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1. I focused on how she behaved immediately after the lesson was over. I found comfort in the fact that she calmed down quickly and reached to her instructor for high fives.
2. I considered the many other circumstances that made her cry. From needing to have her diaper changed to having to share a doll with her sister, there was plenty of material!
3. I reminded myself that when kids do not yet have extensive language skills, crying is a common mode of communication.
4. I conversed with my instructor often about her progress at lessons. When discussing swim lessons at home, we focused mostly on the skills being gained. “Today you swam to the steps with your eyes open!”
5. I connected with other parents who chose the same instructor. There were plenty of families at the pool who had kids who had transitioned from crying to smiling. It was easy to find families that loved and trusted the program.
6. I noticed that she had begun to “pretend play” as a swim instructor. She behaved kindly and encouragingly to the dolls and toys that she was “teaching to swim.”
7. I continued to remind myself of our “why”. Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids 1-4, with most of these accidents happening at non-swim times. Our family loves to travel and be at the pool. We needed these lessons. We needed our kids to learn the skills and respect.
8. Remembering the previous seven tips helped me check my own attitude poolside. When I put my most confident and trusting self forward, it positively benefited my baby too!

Visit castwatersafety.org and on IG for more water safety tips!

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Water competence doesn’t happen overnight. It is built one small step at a time. 🌊

At this stage in training, we are completely focused on shaping the skill: guiding them, establishing their posture, and celebrating the daily progress. Watching this little one put the pieces together and actively work on their swim to the wall is so incredibly rewarding.

Seeing their confidence grow day by day is incredible, and I cannot wait to bring these lessons to the East Side in just a few short weeks!

Contrary to popular belief, little ones don’t naturally move their heads to find the air and float. It’s a learned skill, and it can truly make all the difference! A slip off the step can quietly happen when a caregivers back is momentarily turned, but a misstep shouldn’t cost a child their life. Give your little one survival skills that can grow with them over time and go with them anywhere. Visit www.infantswim.com to learn more ❤️

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