Swimming can be a little scary for kids, even when your little one is generally fearless. Having a sturdy vest or pair of floaties is important when you’re encouraging your little one to float in a ...

In the drowning prevention community, we dread hearing the other F-word: floaties. These seemingly innocuous devices give responsible parents a false sense of security with the assumption that the ...

When it comes to summer fun for the whole family, you just can’t beat a day at the pool. Whether practicing their breaststroke or enjoying some pool games, kids can spend hours splashing, diving, ...

Experts are warning parents about common swim safety myths that can actually put their children in danger. One of the most prevalent myths, Olympic swimmer Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines IV says, is the ...

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