25 Water Safety Tips That Could Save Your Child’s Life This Summer

Water acclimation teaches even small infants about basic water skills, which means parents can take advantage of swim lessons once their infant hits the 6-month mark. "Children can begin swim lessons, according to the American Red Cross curriculum, at 6 months old," confirms Dr. Beale. "These types of water acclimation, learn-to-swim classes are a great place for parents to learn the basics of water safety and learn how to actively engage on, in, and around water with their child."