06/06/2026
🏊♂️ Water competency is a family affair. 💙
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated drowning prevention guidance, emphasizing the importance of family involvement, ongoing swim instruction, and building water competency from an early age.
One key recommendation? Aquatic experiences for infants with a parent.
At Florida Swim School, we’ve been helping families get comfortable in the water together for decades through our Baby & Me swim lessons starting as young as 3 months old.
Our Baby & Me classes are designed to help infants and caregivers build confidence in the water while learning:
💦 Proper handling techniques for babies in the water
💦 Foundational water safety skills
💦 Water comfort for both baby and caregiver
💦 Lifelong habits that support safer experiences around water
The AAP’s updated guidance reinforces what we believe every day: water safety isn’t a one-time lesson—it’s a journey that starts early and grows with your child.
Whether you’re introducing your baby to the water for the first time or continuing to build their swim skills as they grow, consistent swim instruction and parent involvement can make a lasting difference.
📖 We’ve linked the full AAP drowning prevention reports and resources in our bio for families who want to learn more.
Because swimming isn’t just a sport—it’s a skill for life. 🏊♀️