Is it OK for my child to wear floaties/float bathing suit at home?
We do not promote floatation devices of any kind. These products cause the children to be vertical in the water which is contrary to our method of teaching. They get used to that position and it makes it much harder for them to learn to be safe and efficient in the water. When they are used to being vertical, that is what they will revert to in a panic situation and this will cause them to sink. However, we do consider the children’s safety of the utmost importance and understand that these devices are sometimes necessary. We strongly recommend practicing with your child horizontal in the pool as much as possible to overcome the negative effects.
