Swimming lessons might help kids be safer

This has been a long standing debate. Concerns have been that making young kids too comfortable with water might make the more at risk. This study found that swimming lessons actually made toddlers safer.
The key point: Never leave a child alone in or near a pool, even for a moment. Be very careful with floaties, as they can put children into risky situations.
Now go out and have fun!
For more info from the AAP, read this.