For parents of young children, this summer might be one of the first times your child gets to enjoy being in the water. Whether it’s at the beach, the lake or a backyard pool, keeping your ...

When we first began taking our toddler to the pool, I noticed that almost as ubiquitous as moms slathering pasty white sunscreen on squirmy kids was the presence of "puddle jumpers," a combination of ...

A metro area swim instructor is warning the parents of young children to ensure they can swim before taking them to the pool or beach this summer. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson spoke with Gina Torjak, a ...

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A recent study analyses cases of drowning attended to in 21 hospitals in Spain during the summers of 2009 and 2010. 60% of the victims were younger than six years old and more than 70% did not know ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ploota is a compact flotation device with automatic sensors that can detect potentially life-threatening situations while in the ...

While the weather may be perfect for a dip in a La Crosse pool or beach, you’ll have to do it without a floatation device. Things like life jackets and water wings are banned from all city pools and ...

These cute floaties have grown in popularity, but are they safe? With summer upon us, beach safety officials are warning people this season to be on guard as they head to the water. A young girl on a ...

A recent study analyses cases of drowning attended to in 21 hospitals in Spain during the summers of 2009 and 2010. 60% of the victims were younger than six years old and more than 70% did not know ...