In Reply to: pool safety for kids-tips? posted by pinktanktwo on Monday, 29. September 2008 at 13:26 Bali Time:
Depending on how long u have before u go swimming lessons r a good idea. We put our 4 yr old in because of worrying bout this same thing. You'd be really surprised how fast lil tikes pick up water safety skills. After a couple of weeks our girl was already aware of so much more. And they can do more than one a week if ur running out of time. Places like stateswim (in WA) r brilliant.
Now at least if she ignores our rules & jumps in before we're even undressed we know she knows enough to keep her head above water & not breath in if she does get dunked under.