Hackettstown, NJ 
British Swim School North New Jersey was founded with one goal: to improve water safety for kids in the Randolph area. Thanks to swimming lessons designed for kids of all ages, our swim school plays a crucial role in water safety for kids in Randolph, Rockaway, Budd Lake, Dover, Flanders, and Hackettstown.
But as a mom or dad, you play an even more important role in your child’s water safety. Below, our team has collected important information that every parent in Randolph should know about kids water safety.
Water Safety Classes for Kids in Randolph
The age that you enroll your child in swimming lessons is one of the most important decisions you’ll make about your child’s water safety. Children’s risk of drowning is 87% lower for children aged 1 to 5 who have taken youth swimming lessons.
Even though Randolph’s infants, toddlers, and preschoolers can’t learn how to swim independently, they can learn skills that reduce their risk of drowning. In our water safety classes for infants and toddlers, kids learn to respect water, develop safe pool behaviors, and start to practice crucial skills, like back floating.
Water Safety Skills for Randolph Parents
As a parent, you also need water safety skills. Two crucial skills for emergency response are CPR and strong swimming skills. Randolph-area parents concerned about water safety for kids can learn these skills easily in our area. CPR certification is available through many local courses, while adult swimming classes are available through British Swim School North New Jersey for all skill levels.
Preventing & Preparing for Water Emergencies
Nothing plays a bigger role in water safety for Randolph kids than prevention. Parents can keep kids safe by restricting access to water hazards, monitoring kids whenever they’re in or near water, and preparing for emergencies.
Here are some other key prevention and preparedness tips:
- Identify water hazards in your home, on your property, and in your community.
- Teach kids they need adult permission and supervision to approach any of these water hazards.
- Shallow water, including bathtubs and kiddie pools, is a drowning risk for infants and toddlers.
- When monitoring kids in or near water, don’t multitask or take breaks, even for short periods.
- Life jackets — well-fitted and USCG-approved — should be worn by all inexperienced swimmers.
- Never let kids out of eyesight when in the water, and never let young children out of arm’s reach.
- All home pools and hot tubs must have a childproof barrier. Check the gate latch after every use.
- Pools and hot tubs need first aid kits, and pools need rescue equipment.
- Always check water hazards first if a child goes missing.
Introduce your little swimmer to water safety for kids with Randolph’s favorite swim school. Call 973-957-3111 or find a class online to enroll your child today.
