With the
arrival of warm weather comes the desire to dive in and cool off in a pool. The
water can be an excellent way to keep the kids cool on a hot day and
entertained for hours. Swimming can turn even a shy kid into a giggling, noisy
one, and being in the water can help that child feel free and graceful. The
make-believe games that preschoolers love to play are easy in the water too.
Pretending to be a mermaid or a flying superhero is easier when you can glide
through the water. If you have access to an indoor pool, swimming can also fill
much of the afternoon on a rainy day. Another bonus for you? After having so
much fun in the water, your little swimmer will be too worn out to fight
bedtime when it comes.
Swimming
has tons of positives, but drowning is the second leading cause of death among
children between 1 and 4 years old, according to SafeKids.org. "Safety
first" is always a good rule to follow for all those in or around the
pool. Here is a little information on how to insure your swimmers stay safe.
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