10 Water Safety Tips for Families in San Marcos

A day at the pool can quickly become dangerous without the proper water safety precautions in place. That’s why so many parents in the San Marcos area enroll their kids in swimming classes from British Swim School Austin. Our swimming classes include water safety instruction in each session, and are available to children and their families throughout the Austin area, including San Marcos, Kyle, New Braunfels, Buda, and the surrounding communities.

Whether your child is currently learning how to be safe in the water with British Swim School Austin, or you’re thinking about enrolling in swimming classes in the San Marcos area, here are 10 water safety tips every family should know:

1. Never take your eyes off children when they are in or around any body of water.
2. Young children can drown in small amounts of water – never leave unattended water in bathtubs, wading pools, buckets, or inflatable pools.
3. Teach children to follow safety rules, including no running, no diving in the shallow end, never pulling other kids under the water, never pushing people into the water, and never swimming alone.
4. Learn CPR and first aid, as well as the signs of drowning and secondary drowning.
5. Never use “floaties” or other swimming aids as tools to prevent drowning, as they provide a false sense of security.
6. Make sure a phone is close by and available in case of emergencies.
7. Install a pool alarm
8. Install a four-sided safety fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate around your pool.
9. If you have a pool and your child goes missing, always check the pool first.
10. Sign your child up for swimming classes in the San Marcos area that include instruction on water safety and teach critical water survival skills.

We Make Water Safety Fun for Kids in San Marcos

Swimming lessons at British Swim School Austin are available to children of all ages throughout San Marcos, Austin, Kyle, New Braunfels, Buda, and the surrounding areas. Our lessons incorporate critical water safety and survival skills into every swimming lesson with fun and engaging activities that keep kids eager to learn. Our heated, indoor pools provide a warm and welcoming environment for even the youngest of students, and our highly trained instructors provide the individualized attention needed for children to become confident in the water.

If you live in San Marcos, Austin, Kyle, New Braunfels, Buda, or the surrounding areas, call (512) 763-7946 today to enroll in swimming lessons with British Swim School Austin. The water safety and swimming skills they learn now can help them stay safe in the water for a lifetime.