According to a Health Day news article, "Drowning is the second-leading cause of death among US children ages 1 - 19, ... and they can drown even in the smallest body of water (toilet, baby pool, fountains, bathtub)." Make water safety a priority and check out
http://www.infantswim.com/.
Ella completed her first ISR Aquatic Survival Skills course last summer (at nine months) and starts her Swim/Float/Swim session Monday. For a fantastic local ISR certified instructor, contact:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001025101912
Summer 2010: Survival Float (8 Months)
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| Before the course is complete, skills are tested in full summer/winter clothing to emulate real life situations. |
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| Dropped in from the side... |
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| Making the turn... |
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| ... and she floats! |
Summer 2011: Swim, Float, Swim (20 Months)
Week One Wrap Up:
