What is the most common cause of child drowning?
• A: Childhood drowning often occurs when a child gets out of our sight for a very short time and the pool/spa area is not secured. Q: Once my child learns to swim should she/he be required to take more swimming lessons? • A: Young children often need a swimming instruction refresher yearly. However, have your child demonstrate their swimming skills to you if you are unsure if they need a refresher course. Q: Where can my child learn to swim? • A: The community has a telephone number that you can call to provide you with information about health and human services and resources in the community including swimming lessons. The number is 2-1-1 and its free, multilingual and a referral line. If you are on a cellular phone or if dialing 2-1-1 doesn’t work, then dial 407-839-HELP (4357). Q: How long should I allow my child to swim before taking a rest? • A: Children differ by age, strength and swimming skill how long they can swim before they become tired. However, it is a good practice to
