5 Water Safety Tips for Kids in Raleigh

Kids are naturally drawn to the water and the fun it provides, but with drowning being the number one cause of accidental death for children 5 and under, it can also be dangerous. That’s why at British Swim School Raleigh, we believe it’s critical for kids of all ages to learn water safety techniques and skills. Our swimming lessons integrate water safety and survival skills into every session with fun and engaging games kids love, and are available throughout the Raleigh area, including the communities of Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Morrisville, and the surrounding areas.

To keep children safe in and around the water, follow these important safety tips:

1. Ignore your phone and any other distraction for that matter.
   Children can drown in mere seconds, so every moment your eyes are not on your child is potentially dangerous.
2. At parties or gatherings, assign a “Water Watcher”, or better yet, hire a lifeguard.
   Having multiple sets of parents standing nearby while kids are in a pool doesn’t matter if they’re distracted by talking to other parents. In crowds or gatherings, assign a parent, or “Water Watcher” that is responsible for providing undistracted supervision, and rotate the responsibility. Hiring a lifeguard is another great option.
3. Teach children rules about water safety.
   With so many opportunities for water play in the Raleigh area, it’s imperative that kids follow basic safety rules, including:
   • No running near the pool
   • No pushing other people in
   • No diving in the shallow end
   • No pulling other kids under the water
   • Never swim without supervision
4. Be prepared for an emergency.
   When emergencies happen, every second counts. Always have a phone nearby to call 911, and make sure anyone who supervises your children around water knows the basics of CPR and first aid, as well as the signs of drowning and secondary drowning.
5. Enroll your kids in swimming classes that make water safety a priority.
   At British Swim School Raleigh, we integrate safety skills and survival techniques into every swimming lesson. We start with the ultimate survival skill, the back float, with even our youngest swimmers, and continue with other essential skills students can to be safe in the water for a lifetime.

Sign Up for Swimming Classes and Kids Water Safety in Raleigh

It’s never too early or too late to learn water safety and swimming skills with British Swim School Raleigh. Call us today at (919) 258-2066 for more information about our swimming and water safety lessons in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Morrisville, and the surrounding areas.