Swimming lessons Flashcards
In what age group is drowning most common?
Toddler age group
Where are the sites of drowning most common for toddlers?
At home - mostly in bathtubs or swimming pools
What is the goal of infant/toddler swimming lessons?
Introduce young children to the water
Build water confidence
Teach water safety to parents and guardians
What is the age at which kids start to learn aquatic locomotive skills and master water confidence?
4 years of age, despite the age at which lessons begin
Do swimming lessons in toddlers prevent drownings
No
What are the best strategies to prevent drownings in this age group?
Adult supervision - at arm-length when near water, and held by adults when in the water
Four-sided pool fencing, with a self-closing, self-latching gate
Are pool alarms effective for preventing drowning?
No.
Sometimes they present a false sense of security
What are the hazards of swimming lessons in young children?
Drowning
Water intoxication with hyponatremia and seizures
Hypothermia
Infections (AOM)
Are infants too small for PDFs?
No. Government approved PDFs should be used but should not replace supervisions
