Drowning is the single leading cause of death for children 1-4. Let’s change that together!
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The AAP Says Kids Should Start Swim Lessons At 1 To Minimize Drowning Risk
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) actually recommends starting swim lessons as young as age 1, to protect against the risk of drowning.
The Weather Channel 2024 Water Safety Month
Keeping kids safe at the pool & beach.
Water safety tips to prevent drowning on Coast Live
With childhood drowning ranked the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4, Adam Katchmarchi, Chief Executive Officer of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, joins Coast Live to provide helpful insights and tips to assist parents in keeping their kids safe this summer.
Water safety tips to know as summer approaches
Whether you are by the pool, at the beach, or out by the lake, many people are going to want to cool off in the water this summer. One of the scenarios that we always have to think about is the possibility of drowning.