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Many drownings happen when kids fall into the water while wearing clothes, which weigh them down, making it even harder for them to stay above the surface. That’s why it’s so important for kids to have swim lessons where they practice swimming in their diapers, clothes, and shoes. It might seem strange for a child.

Mom, we get it. Managing the never-ending lists of to-dos and taking the reigns on everything is a challenge. We also know that you seek to do everything right. Truth is, even the super mamas can’t control it all. However, believe it or not, there is one thing you can 100% control, and that’s enrolling.

As water safety experts, we want to ensure you have the latest information on water safety to prevent drowning in children. Trusted sources such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the United States Swim School Association (USSSA) recently published updates that we encourage all parents to read and understand. Click here to read.

Did you know drowning symptoms can continue hours after leaving water and cause injury, or even death? This website developed by Cook Children’s Hospital is highly educational on the subject of Dry Land Drowning. Something every parent should read. https://www.notoutofthewater.com/

For years, always beginning in the spring, reports of “dry drowning” have appeared. Last year, when the death of a young child in Texas was attributed to “dry drowning,” the resulting accounts spread significant fear among parents. Social media, in particular, spread tales of healthy children who suddenly developed respiratory emergencies or even died without.

No matter what the weather is like outside…it’s always summertime at Emler Swim School. Our pool rooms are a constant 80° and the water is heated to a tropical 90°. For this reason, most of our families attend swim lessons year-round. Educators agree that new skills are better retained with this type of schedule. Conversely,.