Most professionals believe when a baby is 6 months old, you can start them in a parent and child  swimming program. These programs are really for
socialization only. Your child probably won't be developmentally ready for
swimming lessons until age 3 +.
In the meantime, be cautious around water with your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics says: "Whenever infants and toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within arm's length, practicing 'touch supervision.'"

Your child will be ready for lessons on his own when he's able to listen to an instructor for the whole Swim lesson and  follow his directions. He should also be comfortable around water, if he dislikes bathing or hasn't been around the water much, it might be a good idea to take him to a "mommy and me" class first.
A number of health and swimming clubs in Tampa Bay, offer parent and child lessons. Ask your doctor, daycare provider, or other parents to recommend a good program. Try to observe a class before you join. The instructors should run a well-organized class and clearly demonstrate what they're asking parents to do.
Other things to look for: A warm pool, which makes it much less traumatic for your child and more comfortable for you, and a relatively small class so you can hear the teacher and have plenty of room to play in the pool.

Of course, if you have a swimming pool at home make sure you install a Pool Fence around it to prevent accidents. Swim lessons alone is not enough to keep your child safe around a pool. For more information visit www.TampaPoolFence.com  Tampa's Leading Pool Fence and Pool Safety company.  Servicing Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.


 

Pool Fencing isn't just for Summertime use- Winter reasons for Pool
Fencing 
One of the biggest misconceptions regarding pool fencing is that homeowners
need it only during the summer months when they're using the pool on a daily basis and when children are spending large amounts of time at the swimming pool.
The unfortunate reality is that a drowning can happen at any time of the year.  In fact, statistics show that most accidents do not happen when the family is outside using the pool, but rather when a door leading to the swimming pool is accidentally left open or when a small child opens the door and walks outside. 
That scenario is most likely to result in a tragic accident. What further
adds to the likelihood of an accident happening is the fact that during the
cooler months of the year the windows and doors are MORE likely to be open
than during the very hot summer months. When summer ends and fall begins and when winter ends and spring begins people like to open their doors and windows and this is when a tragic accident is likely to occur.
Statistics show that children are more likely to accidentally fall into the
pool when they're fully dressed than when they're in a bathing suit using the
swimming pool. Parents envision needing a pool fence when the temperatures are in the 80's and 90's and their baby or young child is outside with the family using the pool. The truth is if the swimming pool is outside of the home 365 days a year, then a pool fence should be around the pool for protection 365 days a year as well. Tragic and needless pool accidents can happen anytime and just as easily they can be prevented by installing a pool fence and making sure it is in place 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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CPSC recommends that residential pool and spa owners adopt water safety steps to prevent children from accessing the water when there is no adult supervision,  and they are appropriately protected when an adult is available to supervise.    
By asking and answering these critical questions, you can gauge the effectiveness of your water safety measures, and determine what steps need to be taken to protect children from drowning and submersion injuries: 

• Is there a fence around the perimeter of your pool or spa?
• Are there self-closing and self-latching gates?
• Are there door, gate or pool alarms in use?
• Does your pool have anti-entrapment drain covers that are compliant with the P&SS Act?
• Are all pool and spa covers in working order?
• Has the public pool or spa you use been inspected to ensure it is compliant  with federal, state and local laws?
• Has someone in the family received training in CPR, first aid and emergency  response?
• Has everyone learned to swim?

If you would like to speak with a pool safety specialist call or contact www.Tampapoolfence.com at 813 929-8729  
Be sure to guard your baby in tampa bay.

Is it safe to take your 5-month-old swimming in a pool? Get water safety tips
from the American Academy of Pediatrics
By Dr. Claire McCarthy -on parenting.com
Q. Is it safe for us to take our 5-month-old into our backyard
pool with us?
 A.  If he likes it, there's no reason he can't join in the fun. But your hands
and eyes should be on him at all times when he's in the water. And when he's
near the pool, don't leave him alone, not even for a moment.
 If the water feels cool to you, limit his time there so he doesn't get
uncomfortable, and take him out immediately if he starts to shiver, look pale,
or get cranky. Keep his head above the water so the chlorine doesn't sting his  eyes. And put a swim diaper on him instead of a regular one; it'll keep you safe if he poops while in the pool. Always bundle him up in a dry towel as soon as he gets out.
 Since you own a pool, be sure to follow these safety suggestions from the
American Academy of Pediatrics:

 * Surround the pool with a pool fence at least four feet high that locks.

 * Keep rescue equipment (like a shepherd's hook or a life preserver) and a
telephone by the pool.

 * Remove all toys and other objects from the pool after use so your child
isn't tempted to reach for them.

 * Don't rely on flotation devices like wings to keep babies above water  --
they're toys, not safety equipment.

 * Anyone watching young children around a pool should learn CPR and be able  to rescue a child if needed.  www.atampapoolfence.com has swimming pool safety fences, baby gates and Pool nets to help protect you child in Tam
pa bay, FL.

This is the second near drowning accident in the Tampa bay area this week. A pool fence by pool guard of tampa bay would have protected this child. Thank god he will be ok.

SEMINOLE — A 2-year-old boy was rushed to All Children's Hospital
Monday night after he nearly drowned in the family pool, deputies said. 
Chantelle M. Bang, 21, pulled her son, Noah, from the pool around 8 p.m. and  administered CPR until paramedics arrived, deputies said. 
Noah Bang was in stable condition and expected to be released from the
hospital early Tuesday.
 According to deputies, the child was in a back room of the 10875 131st Street  N home, playing with his mother and uncle when Chantelle Bang left the room for  five minutes. When she returned, neither her son nor his uncle were in the room,  deputies said. 
She found Noah floating in the backyard pool, which has no safety fence
around it, deputies said. 
It is believed Noah exited the house through the garage and made his way to
the pool before his mother found him. 
The investigation is ongoing.

The truth is, there are many scam artists on Craigslist ready to sell you a low quality pool fence, only to install it poorly, while using the wrong equipment.  This leaves you with a false sense of security and an unsafe Pool Fence.

I have done numerous pool fence repairs over the years for people who "Were just trying to save a buck" and got totally ripped off.  They told me “The Company looked legitimate” and “They frequently placed ads on Craigslist so I thought they were ok.”

I ask them:

1. Did you check with the Better Business Bureau?

2. Did you check Angie’s List?

3. Did they show you current Liability Insurance?

Answer: No, No and No.   

Before you trust your child’s safety to the cheapest company around, please do your homework!  A Pool Fence is not a product to skimp on!
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