TOLEDO, Ohio-Amid a heat wave this week, families are seeking relief in pools and lakes. To ensure a safe summer, learning to swim is crucial for many children. Kym Cragel, an Infant Swimming Resource instructor, emphasizes teaching survival skills in water, starting from six months old.
She demonstrated techniques like rolling back and floating, emphasizing safety over excitement in water activities. Recent incidents underscore the importance of water safety, with one child rescued and another tragically dying. Cragel stresses that swim lessons could prevent such tragedies, highlighting ongoing skill development to adapt as children grow.
https://www.13abc.com/2024/06/20/teaching-kids-self-rescue-swim/
