Saf-T-Swim announced a series of water safety tips to help families prepare for a safe, fun summer in and out of the water. The guidelines embody the proud member of the Long Island community’s mission to empower children with life-saving swim skills and dedication to teaching water safety.
Bobby Hazen, District Manager of Saf-T-Swim and founder of End Drowning Now, says: “More than 90% of pool drownings happen at home involving young children while a caregiver was present. Swimming lessons, fencing, locking ladders, proper pool covers, and alarms can help this. Sadly, drowning statistics across the country have dramatically increased because of the pandemic, as there have been more pools installed and more distractions.”
As summer approaches, the local swim school urges parents and families to practice the following water safety tips from the Saf-T-Swim, Think Water Safety, Think S.P.L.A.S.H. guideline:
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S = Swim Lessons. It is imperative to teach children and caregivers how to swim and learn basic safety instructions. Swim lessons are an essential tool for helping children learn life-saving skills year-round. In addition to providing fundamental knowledge and techniques, children also gain confidence while learning to love and respect the water.
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P = Put Away Toys, Put Up Ladder. All toys and ladders should be stored away when not in use to avoid slips and falls, or entry without supervision.
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L = Life Jackets. Life jackets should be worn when on a boat, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.
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A = Adult Always Watching. Children should never be left unattended in or near a pool or any body of water, including a bath. Be sure to establish an adult water watcher to make sure that no child is ever left unsupervised—not even for a minute.
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S = Shut All Gates. Use self-closing and self-latching gates, gate alarms, pool alarms, children’s personal alarms, door alarms, and motion detecting devices.
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H = How to Rescue. Teach all caregivers infant, child/adult CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques. Always have the proper rescue equipment on hand: Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs), life ring, shepherds hook.
To learn more about water safety, click here.
About Saf-T-Swim: Hundreds of thousands of families have trusted Saf-T-Swim to teach their children the life skill of swimming. This track record speaks volumes about Saf-T-Swim’s curriculum and its approach to learning. Saf-T-Swim’s swim lessons are based on a fun-loving, child-centered, learning environment. The brand prides itself on working with your child at their own pace while building a lasting relationship based on trust. Saf-T-Swim is focused on creating a loving relationship with your child, as well as you, and your family so a life-long, life-saving relationship with water can be attained.
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