National Drowning Prevention Month
As the weather heats up, it’s hard to avoid the water—pools, lakes, beaches, rivers, and in Florida, canals. Unfortunately, drowning remains the second leading cause of death among children aged 1–14, and kids aged 1–4 are at the highest risk in their own backyard pools. May has been named National Drowning Prevention Month to help reduce these tragic incidents. No one understands this mission better than Baby Otter Swim School, a trusted name in local swim lessons and childrens swim lessons.
Drowning Can Affect Anyone
No one is immune to drowning, even those who know how to swim. Several factors increase the risk of drowning. Among younger children, the lack of barriers around pools and limited supervision are leading causes. According to the CDC, “the percentage of drownings in natural water settings, including lakes, rivers, and oceans, increases with age.” More than half of drowning incidents involving people over 15 occur in natural bodies of water.
This is why swim instructors and swimming instructors play such a vital role in teaching safety and technique from an early age. Whether it’s infant swim lessons, infant swimming lessons, or swim lessons for 2 year olds, early exposure and professional instruction save lives.
Drowning Is Preventable
Baby Otter offers “Layers of Protection” (an educational CD available on their website) to help parents better understand how to prevent these senseless childhood tragedies.
Drowning is preventable with proper swimming lessons, life jackets in natural water settings, and CPR performed by bystanders. It’s never too late—or too early—to learn how to swim! Through Baby Otter Swim School, children as young as nine months can join infant swim classes or newborn swim classes, while older kids and adults can continue learning at every stage.
Using the unique Turn. Kick. Reach™ method, Baby Otter’s certified swim instructors provide personalized instruction at home or at licensed indoor swim school franchise locations worldwide. In just five lessons, students learn essential swimming skills that enhance safety and confidence in the water.
Join the Mission to Prevent Drowning
Baby Otter Swim School not only offers local swim lessons but also provides an exciting swim school franchise opportunity for those passionate about water safety education. With comprehensive swim school franchise support, dedicated entrepreneurs can explore this rewarding swim school business opportunity and contribute to saving lives through swimming education.
Contact us today at 1-888-SWIM-KID (794-6543) to find your nearest location, enroll in infant swim lessons, or learn more about owning a swim school franchise. Take the first step toward making water safety a family priority—because drowning is preventable.