5 Water Safety Tips for Parents in Miami

Nationwide, drowning is the number one cause of death in kids ages 1 to 4. This makes water safety a big concern for every family, but especially in the Miami area where there are so many opportunities for kids to enjoy the water. That’s why so many parents turn to British Swim School Coral Gables South Miami. Our swimming lessons integrate safety and survival into each and every session, and are available throughout the Miami area, including Coral Gables, South Miami, Sunset, Coconut Grove, and the surrounding areas.

Whether your child is a current student at British Swim School Coral Gables South Miami, or you are thinking about enrolling soon, use the following water safety tips to keep them safe in and around the water:

1. Never take your eyes off your child when they are in or around the water.
   Children can drown in as little as 25 seconds, so it’s critical that they have constant and undistracted supervision. If you need to answer a call or step away, for even a moment, call a “safety break” and have kids exit the pool until you can give them your undivided attention.
2. Be ready for an emergency.
   Have a phone nearby in case of emergency, as well as a safety ring with a rope attached.
3. Child-proof your backyard pool.
   Most deadly accidents affecting young kids happen in backyard pools, so be sure that your pool is equipped with an alarm as well as a four-sided fence with a gate that self-closes and self-latches. And if your child goes missing, always check the pool first.
4. Teach your child to follow water safety rules in Miami.
   No matter how old your children are, they should learn to follow these simple safety rules:
   • No running in the pool area
   • Never push someone into the water
   • Never pull another child under the water
   • No diving in the shallow end
   • Never swim alone.
5. Enroll your child in swimming lessons that teach safety.
   It’s critically important that your child has the basic safety and survival skills to make the right choices in an emergency situation. At British Swim School Coral Gables South Miami, water safety skills are introduced at the appropriate age and skill level and include techniques such as floating, learning to enter and exit pools properly, and safely swimming back to the wall.

Sign Up for Swimming Lessons and Water Safety in Miami

If you live in Miami, Coral Gables, South Miami, Sunset, Coconut Grove, or the surrounding areas, call (844) 446-7946 to enroll your child in swimming and water safety lessons with British Swim School Coral Gables South Miami. The swimming and water safety skills they learn now can help them swim safely for a lifetime.