GG's Infant Aquatics Academy

(PLEASE KNOW THIS CHILD SURVIVED)

14 seconds.

That's how long this child was in the water before anyone realized what had happened.

This image is a powerful reminder of how quickly and silently drowning can occur.

1- The children were supposed to be out of the pool.
2- One adult was actually in the pool.
3- One adult was tending to another child.
4- One adult was sitting just feet away.
YET NO ONE HEARD THE CHILD ENTER THE WATER!

Notice the flotation device left on the deck. Many children who regularly wear flotation devices have not yet developed the skills to save themselves if they enter the water without one.

Thankfully, this child survived. Tragically, many others do not.

We are not posting this to shame anyone. It's about understanding that drowning doesn't look or sound the way most people expect. It is often silent, and it can happen in seconds—even when adults are nearby.

That's why we stress layers of protection: self-rescue swim lessons, barriers, active adult supervision when children are in or near the water, and never relying on flotation devices.

It only takes as little as 21 seconds to lose a child to a drowning. PLEASE DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD BECOME A STATISTIC.

🇺🇸❤️ Happy 4th of July from GG’s Infant Aquatics! Wishing you a fun, safe, and memory-filled holiday weekend with the people you love. Stay cool, stay safe, and enjoy every splash! ❤️🤍💙

This child finished their 6 week Infant Aquatics instruction and just had a maintenance lesson. She IMMEDIATELY knew what to do. Calm and Confident. This shows you what your child can do in 6 short weeks. 💙

ON VIDEO: Toddler who falls in pool puts survival swim skills to use

A year ago, several of my swim moms asked me if I knew who Emily Kaiser was. They were heartbroken by the story of her son, Trigg, and what happened to their family. Like so many drowning stories, it was difficult to hear because every parent can imagine themselves in that situation.

This week, Emily shared her story on On Purpose podcast, and listening to her speak with such honesty and vulnerability reminded me why I do what I do.

Drowning doesn’t only happen to negligent parents. It happens to loving, attentive families in a matter of seconds. That’s what makes these stories so devastating—and why layers of protection matter so much: supervision, barriers, water safety education, and survival swim lessons.

As a survival swim instructor, my goal isn’t to teach children to be fearless around water. It’s to give them a skill that could save their life if the unthinkable happens.

My heart goes out to Emily and her family. Thank you for continuing to share your story and helping raise awareness that drowning is preventable.

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