Swimming Lessons: The Importance of Continuous Aquatic Practice in Childhood Development
Summertime is water time for families all over the country. Families rush to the lakeside or seaside, relaxing in the warm sun on boats, or going to the local pool club to cool off and come together and celebrate the warmer weather. The CDC’s Opinion on Water Safety: As much as the water becomes a […]
Keep Pool Safety Top of Mind for Your Family in Jersey City
Summer is on the horizon once again, and that means the kids are out of school and in dire need of something to do! For lots of families, a trip to the pool is the perfect solution. However, no matter how many times you’ve gone swimming as a family before, drowning is always a risk, even for […]
Know the Facts About Drowning
Drowning is Silent Drownings or near-drownings can happen to anyone. Most drownings are silent. Less than 20 seconds. #1 cause of accidental death for children between the ages of 1-4. (CDC) Less than one inch of water. (CDC) 70% of preschool drownings are in the care of one or both parents at the time of […]
March 12th-18th is Our Signature “Survival Week”
During Survival Week, we provide an extra layer of safety training that only British Swim School does! Please read below what this entails and how you need to prepare. While we are always teaching our students water survival, this week we do a bit more: Learning how to be safe in the water when fully […]
2 Chilling Pieces of Safety Advice Every Parent Needs to Hear Now
At British Swim School, we see it as our mission to educate about water safety – in order to prevent drownings. Here are two little known facts that every parent should be aware of: 1: Drowning is silent Don’t think you’ll hear a child who’s in trouble in the water. You more than likely won’t. […]
Baby Bath Time Safety in the Tub
Set everything you’ll need within arm’s reach — soap, washcloth, towel, diaper, change of clothes — before you start so that you can keep one hand on your baby at all times. When you’re done bathing her, quickly wrap her up in the towel so she doesn’t lose too much body heat. Dry her thoroughly, […]