Water Safety Plan for Wandering Kids
Water is the biggest danger when a child wanders, and much of that risk can be planned for. This printable plan walks you through five steps: mapping every water hazard within 10 minutes of home, introducing yourself to neighbors with pools, finding adapted or one-on-one swim lessons, choosing pool and door alarms, and exactly what to tell first responders about your child and water.
What parents told us
On swim lessons, from parents who have been through it
Several parents have told us the same thing: group lessons often do not work at first, but one-on-one lessons do. One parent described her daughter sitting and staring through an entire group class, then progressing quickly with a private tutor. Some children then move into group lessons successfully once they are comfortable in the water. If group lessons have not worked for your child, private lessons first may be worth trying.
Free. No email needed. The editable version is a fillable PDF you can type into and adapt for your country and situation, including your own local emergency number instead of 911.
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