Why Lessons Teach Babies to Swim? WHY TEACH BABIES TO SWIM?
Babies less than one year old adapt well to water.
They automatically hold their breath when submerged.
Babies can exercise more muscles in water than on land.
Swimming improves a child's cardiovascular fitness.
Water helps improve coordination and balance.
Babies flourish in the focused attention their parents lavish on them during Swimming lessons.
Baby's self-confidence and independence increases.
Learning to swim is not only fun and healthy, but it can be life saving.
STATISTICS
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 in Florida.
Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14.
For every child that drowns, four are hospitalized for near drowning.
Children between 1 and 4 years old most often drown in home or apartment pools.
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