Ep. 278: Drowning Prevention: Essential Water Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know with Tyler Bradshaw, CWSI

The Birth Lounge Podcast

Join HeHe and Tyler Bradshaw from Aqua Tots as they dive deep into the crucial topic of water safety for children. This episode covers alarming drowning statistics, the importance of swim lessons from as young as four months, and practical advice for preventing drowning incidents. Tyler shares expert insights on floatation devices, the role of water watchers, appropriate bath suit colors, and safe pool practices for homes and communities. This is an essential episode for all parents and caregivers to keep their kids safe around water in all settings year round.

The Importance of Water Safety

Drowning Statistics and Prevention

Understanding Different Types of Drowning

The Role of Swim Lessons

Common Places for Drowning

Dry Drowning Explained

The Dangers of Distractions

Water Wings and Flotation Devices

Tips for Parents with Multiple Children at the Pool

Home Pool Safety

Ensuring Pool Safety: Skimmer Baskets and Barriers

Water Safety Analogies: Highway and Pool

The Importance of Swim Lessons for Children

Starting Swim Lessons Early: Building Muscle Memory

Overcoming Fear of Water in Young Children

Swim Lesson Levels: From Babies to Competent Swimmers

Swim Lesson Curriculum: Skills and Progression

Choosing the Right Swimwear for Safety

Guest Bio:

Tyler, owner of Aqua-Tots Swim School Norwood is passionate about childhood water safety! Aqua-Tots was founded in 1991 and headquartered in the Phoenix area, Aqua-Tots Swim Schools is making waves as the largest international provider of year-round, indoor swim instruction, community outreach and drowning prevention education. Its trusted program is dedicated to children of all abilities from four months to 12 years old and features a proven curriculum used to teach more than five million swim lessons each year. Aqua-Tots is recognized in Franchise Business Review’s Top 100 Franchises for Women in 2024, Entrepreneur's Top 15 Children’s Franchises of 2023, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Inc. Magazine's Top 5000 and Franchise Times’ Top 200. Aqua-Tots has more than 150 locations in 25 states across 14 countries and is rapidly expanding with 90 locations in development.

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Key words:

Water Safety, Drowning Prevention, Kids Swim Lessons, Swimming Tips for Parents, Water Safety Tips, Child Swim Lessons, Summer Safety Tips, Pool Safety Tips, Accident Prevention, Water Safety Month, Child Safety