Value of swim lessons questioned
This is a short article which details the AAP policy paper "Swimming Programs for Infants and Toddlers (see rec # 5962). "Aquatic programs for infants and toddlers have not been shown to decrease the risk of drowning, and parents should not feel secure that their child is safe in water or safe from drowning after participating in such programs."
Record #:
6105
Date:
2002
Format:
Magazine Article
Corp:
Water Safety New Zealand
Source:
Waterwise
Citation:
27(spring)02
Keywords:
WATER SAFETY;DROWNING;SWIMMING LESSONS;PRESCHOOLERS;AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS (AAP)
Identity:
NZ
Location:
p
Class:
E121
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