Endless Pools® and Water Safety

Throughout your child’s life, they will probably get the opportunity to swim in many pools and natural bodies of water. Teaching kids water safety when they’re young helps protect them and gives parents greater peace of mind. Having one of our Endless Pools® at home presents both a need and an opportunity to get started on safe swimming skills early on. 

The Importance of Teaching Kids Water Safety Early

Teaching children to be safe in and near water is one of the most important lessons you can give them, as many drowning incidents occur when an unsupervised child falls into a pool or body of water. Swim lessons for younger children are designed to help your child know what to do in case of an accidental slip into the pool. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends starting swimming safety classes with your child around the age of 1.

Benefits of Learning to Swim Early

Aside from drowning prevention, learning to swim early has many other benefits. A study conducted by the Griffith Institute for Educational Research found that young swimmers may reach developmental milestones earlier than their non-swimming peers. Swimming can also improve your little one’s cognitive function, sleep, coordination, and balance.

The Best Way to Teach Children Water and Swim Safety at Home

Here are the best ways to teach your children water and swim safety with an Endless Pool at home:

• Have a private certified teacher come to your home – The AAP recommends that swim instructors are certified through a nationally-recognized curriculum and are CPR certified.
• Take classes with certified teachers and practice the techniques at home. Make sure to watch/stay with your child in the water at all times.
• Reinforce the rule that children can only go in or near the water with an adult.

Water Safety Measures for Parents with Endless Pools:

There are many other safety measures that parents should take aside from teaching their children swim and water safety. Adults should:

• Watch children at all times and stay within an arm’s length of children in the water.
• Stay sober while watching children in the pool.
• Keep your swim spa covered so that children don’t have unsupervised access to water. 
• Remove ladders and steps to inhibit unsupervised access.
• Consider installing fencing around your endless pool.
• Maintain clean water. 
• Keep water at a warmer temperature, the AAP recommends between 87 F and 94 F, as children are more susceptible to hypothermia.

Having an Endless Pool at home makes it important to teach swim safety at a young age, and doing so has many benefits. Starting swim safety training around the age of 1 helps protect children and prepares parents for swim situations outside the home. 

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