Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, and alarmingly, rates of drowning deaths have been rising in recent years. That’s why child health and injury prevention experts emphasize the importance of early swim lessons. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children should start swim lessons as early as age 1 to help minimize drowning risk. Early swim lessons aren’t just about learning strokes, they focus on water competency : essential
