DOCTORS: OK TO TEACH TODDLERS TO SWIM
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Houston, TX - May 24, 2010 - The largest group of doctors is finally changing its tune when it comes to teaching toddlers how to swim. The American Academy of Pediatrics has always recommended swim lessons for children ages four and older but now says it's open to classes for younger kids, too. New evidence shows children ages one to four may be less likely to drown if they've had lessons.
SWIMMING FOR SAFETY: INFANT SWIMMING RESOURCE SETS SIGHTS ON SAFER ENCOUNTERS BETWEEN KIDS AND WATER
May 3, 2010 - Naples, FL - The children of fire fighters, police officers and other first responders in the Naples and Bonita Springs area are the first participants in a drowning prevention program for babies. Infant Swimming Resource, an Oviedo, Fla.-based teaching program, has pledged $10,000 to the Naples Water Safety Initiative to give complimentary lessons to the children of 50 first responders. NaplesNews.com
FAMILY TRIES TO TURN PAIN INTO HOPE
September 17, 2009 - After Amy and Brad Davis lost their 26-month-old son, Trevor, to an accidental drowning three years ago, they formed the Trevor “Birdie” Davis Water Safety Foundation (www.cbre.com/birdie), with the hope of saving lives through education and awareness of water hazards for both children and adults. http://reachforthewall.com/2009/09/16/family-tries-to-turn-pain-into-hope/
Your Infant Can Learn to Swim
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- In Florida, drowning surpasses all other causes of death to children age 14 and under, according to the swimming safety program Infant Swimming Resource.
It's why so many parents are seeking out community organizations that specialize in teaching children how to swim; some, as young as 6 months.
Did you know that youngsters, between one and four years old, are most likely to drown in hot tubs, spas and swimming pools?
You need to be aware even if you don't have access to a pool, hot tub, spa or the beach. The First Coast is covered with tributaries, rivers and retention ponds.
They're all reasons for parents to prepare for the worst case scenario.
Lauren Robbins says, if your child can crawl -- they should be taught how to swim.
Lauren is a certified ISR instructor with the local branch of ISR.
Friday morning on Good Morning Jacksonville, she joined morning anchors Phil Amato and Joy Purdy for some great safety tips; even for parents who can't afford professional swimming lessons for their babies.
Also check out the video story, showing actual footage of infants, babies and toddlers demonstrating their life-saving swimming skills.
ISR Featured on Good Morning America
ABC - July 1, 2009 - Infant Swimming Resource would like to thank ABC and Good Morning America for the segment that was broadcast on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009. We would especially like to thank Summer Sanders and senior producer Brian O'Keefe, for their professionalism and willingness to address this topic in such a way that it will doubtlessly save little lives. It was very encouraging when Summer put on her suit and got in the water to see first-hand what an ISR student can do in the water both to rollback and float and to perform the swim-float-swim sequence while fully clothed. As a mother of two small children and being around water as much as their family is, Summer indicated how valuable these skills are. The entire crew including the underwater and surface camera man Blake Hottle and sound man Scott Osterman were an absolute pleasure to work with. We thought it might be of interest to you to see some of the "behind the scenes" pictures and some of the families and children who participated in the taping but were not shown in the final piece. We would like to thank them and the ISR Instructors who participated, Caroline Espy, Holly Nelson, Tracy Garlanger, Annette Goldman, Colleen Haas and Krista Raimondi who was in-water during the taping. We would like to thank Chelsea Bryan for sharing her Class I survival story about her son who, after only five lessons, saved himself from drowning in a hot tub. Thanks also to Debbie Smith for her continued support of ISR for 15 years. All five of her children are former ISR students and her twins are currently in ISR lessons. She graciously hosted the entire event and allowed us to utilize her home pool for the Good Morning America shoot. Finally this... we would like to thank ABC for including the ISR message of Constant Eyes On (CEO) supervision and the need for using a consistent bathing suit in color and type on a child while at the beach and other outside the home aquatic activities. These, along with other vital ISR safety recommendations, can be found on the ISR Aquatic Safety Checklist. Click HERE to read the full story.
Infant Swimming Resource on Fox News Houston
Houston, TX - June 15, 2009 - In 2009, there have already been 15 child drownings, according to Child Protective Services which tracks the numbers.
There's never a substitute for a set of adult eyes and ears, but parents often don't realize their children are capable of learning survival skills in the water at a very young age. Instructors with the Infant Swimming Resource Program, or ISR, are dedicated to preventing infant drowning. Click HERE to read the full story.
Babies learn to survive in the water
Ft. Myers, FL - May 4, 2009 - Drowning is the number one cause of death in kids under 14 in Florida, but there is something parents can do to help protect their family.
"We can never be too careful with all of the water around, and it only takes a moment for something to happen," said Kathy Cole, a certified instructor in Fort Myers for the Infant Swimming Resource program.
But if the unimaginable did, some babies, may have a chance. Click HERE to read the full story.
Infant Swimming Classes in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ - April 29, 2009 - The summer swim season is not far away. Perhaps you've already signed your little one up for swim lessons. We're taking a closer look at another way to teach babies to stay afloat should they fall into a pool. Click HERE to read the full story.
Program helps newborns learn how to stay afloat
Spokane, WA - April 28, 2009 - Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in Washington, but there's a program that can teach babies to rescue themselves.
At just 10-months-old, baby Mason is slowly discovering his tiny world. He learned to walk a month ago and now he can rescue himself in the water thanks to a program called Infant Swimming Resource. The program has been around for more than 40 years and Heidi Wendt is the only instructor in the region. She teaches infants as young as six months old. Click HERE to read the full story.
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