Teaching Babies To Swim-How Important Is It?
Games Guy | June 1, 2011
It is important to protect our children from harm as they are the future of this great country. This includes safety in the pool. Statistic’s show that a high percentage of accidental death in young children is by drowning. So what steps need to be taken to stop the increase in young children drowning? The first thing, which can be started from birth is swimming lessons. Other steps such as inspections and maintenance on your pool fence is another important step in the road to pool safety.
On December 1st, 2010, new pool safety regulations came into effect. Having regular pool inspections Brisbane carried out will go a long way towards making sure you are in compliance with the new regulations. It will also ensure that your pool fence and surrounding area is 100% safe for your children. By 2015, all homes with a pool on the premises must be in compliance.
Teaching our kids to swim should be top priority, pool safety is extremely important for everyone. Finding the right swimming instructor for your child is important. A swimming instructor with a lot of experience is usually best qualified to teach your child. Correct swimming techniques, a clean and well-equipped premises are desirable, a friendly, approachable attitude and a genuine willingness to help is also a desirable trait in a swimming instructor.
A few tips for getting your baby used to the water:
Gently introduce the water over the babies face, as the child becomes more comfortable, the volume of water can be increased.
Never fully submerge a child without properly trained supervision.
Dangling a child over the pool or water can lead to them being insecure and uncomfortable with the water.
Getting your child comfortable with the water is important and these are just a few tips to help. Add swimming lessons to their early childhood and they will learn quickly. Having your children taught to swim at an early age could save a life as well as teaching them safe swimming practices. You should always make sure your child is properly supervised, whether they can swim or not.
Your pool and pool fencing should also be in compliance with the new pool safety regulations. Obtaining a pool safety certificate is essential. You can do this by hiring a pool inspections professional who will issue you with one if your pool is in compliance and they will also be able to register your pool for you. If your pool does not meet with the new pool safety regulations, then you will have 3 months to make the necessary repairs.
Hire a professional pool inspector to inspect your pool area as well as getting your child taught to swim, this will help to lower the chance of accidental drowning.