Goldfish Swim School Water Safety Tips

Enroll Kids in Swim Lessons Water safety is a yearlong job that requires practice to stay sharp. Maintain Barriers Make sure all areas of water have a barrier as a first line of defense from a water accident. Designate a “Water Guardian” Don’t take your eyes o a child near water. Even if there is a lifeguard on duty, the best person to watch over your kids is the parent and/or caregiver. Use Coast Guard-Approved Life Jackets Learn CPR Be trained in CPR or have someone on hand who is. Install Door and Pool Alarms Install door and pool alarms that are in working order year-round. Store Pool Toys out of Sight Put pool toys away after swimming to deter unattended children from coming to the pool. Take Lifeguard Courses Encourage adolescents to become certified lifeguards. Look to your local Red Cross for courses. Establish Water Rules Some examples are: (1) do not get in the water without a parent present, (2) no running, (3) no diving head first, (4) no pushing or pulling on a fellow swimmer, (5) respect the water and remember to take breaks. With summer approaching, Goldfish Swim School is sharing their Water Safety Tips for a fun and safe time at the pool or lake.

These tips are brought to you by Goldfish Swim School. 2845 Thornhills Ave, Ste S, Grand Rapids / (616) 275-3086 These layers of protection work together to protect young children from drowning. Yearround swim lessons are a great way to help your child gain and maintain water safety skills!

Goldfish Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. We use our holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment.

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