Pool safety tips, drowning prevention, lifeguard info, life jackets, and supervision best practices.
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Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy time at the lake or by the sea. And the warmer weather provides the ideal opportunity to try out one of the many open water activities available wi…
Swimming is popular around the world, but where is it the most popular? Have you ever wondered why swimming is popular in some countries and not others? What does swim education mean? When we take a l…
Everyone should know about water safety, especially children with autism. Enrolling your children in swimming lessons helps prevent drowning. Autism and water obsession go hand in hand. It is importan…
What should you put in your first aid or ultimate emergency kit? AquaMobile answers this question with our list of essentials below!
Self-driving cars and artificial intelligence are becoming more and more popular. So technology making its way into the world lifeguarding and life-saving should come as no surprise. Typically, ocean …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects roughly 52 million individuals worldwide (Autism Spectrum Australia, 2017). Interestingly, aquatic activities and hydrotherapy have been shown to increase social…
Swimming is a fun way for kids to get active! However, water safety should be kept in mind when your little ones go for a dip. There are a variety of measures that can be taken to prevent your child f…
Now that summer time is upon us we have more time to spend at the pool, beach, or lake. While swimming is a great way to exercise and have fun, it's important to always remember that water safety shou…
Safety is always a top priority for parents when children are playing in the water. Keeping a close eye on them, having a lifeguard on the scene and swimming buddies are all great precautions. However…
There's nothing better than taking the boat out and sailing the water on a beautiful summer day. Whether you're fishing on the lake or sailing on the sea, it's important to keep yourself and your pass…
Have a life jacket with you whether you are hopping into the lake or onto a boat. Did you know that life jackets have an expiration date? If you have life jackets that haven’t been in the water recent…
Safety concerns should be taken into consideration anywhere you swim. Let us take you through important pool safety tips when it comes to swimming with your family.
It takes a different amount of time for everyone to recover from surgery. However, doctors generally recommend holding off on swimming for a while. The question is: how long should you wait before jum…
Tens of thousands of lifeguards watch over swimmers young and old at pools and beaches every summer. This ensures you always feel safe when heading to the pool to swim because someone is looking out f…
According to researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, more youth are being rushed to the hospital for swimming-related injuries than ever before!
Properly childproofing your pool means making it impossible for children to enter the pool without your supervision. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury in children. Additiona…
Beaches across America are posting signs stating “swim at your own risk,” due to a lifeguard shortage. From Maine to Colorado, it’s getting harder to find qualified lifeguards. Additionally, there are…
Diving into the pool is the most refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer day! Diving is an exercise that has many benefits including exercise, exhilaration and fun. Practicing safe diving prevents …
Drowning prevention is a top priority for anyone who owns a home pool or likes to swim. This is particularly important for those with infants or young children. Child drownings are the leading cause o…
In 1989, the Leonards’ two year old son, Stew Leonard III, drowned while everyone was getting ready for a pool party. There were so many adults around, no one thought that safety would be an issue. So…
There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing life jackets for your children. You should know what they do, how they do it and why your child needs one. A life jacket is always safer than water…
Before starting swimming lessons with us, we often have parents tell us their children are great swimmers. With water wings or other “floaties,” that is. This is why they are usually shocked to find o…