CPR CLASS

Do you need your CPR certification?
Do want to keep your family safe?
Can you help save lives?

If you answered "YES" to either of these questions then we have the CPR class for you.  Only $25 on October 27th from 9am to noon in N.Phx/N. Scottsdale at Fireside Community Center.

JOIN OUR CPR CLASS-GET THE DETAILS

Pool Safety Rules

Pool Safety is ALWAYS important. At Kidtastics, we try to make sure our swim kids know all their pool rules. Rules very from home to home, due to physical attributes of the home and the pool. Things like if the pool has a barrier or not, a fence or a net, water fall, diving board, etc... are reasons that each pool requires custom rules and parents need to review the pool rules every time their child enters the water or pool area. Listen to a view of our favorite kids telling Kidtastics the pool rules. So cute!!!

Call us for some addition pool rules your child needs to know. 480-994-KIDS.

Fourth of July – Part Two: Fireworks Safety

Arizona passed a law this May to legalize consumer fireworks (i.e. sparklers, rockets, etc.) The law will take effect December 1st. Until then, at-home use fireworks remain illegal in our state. Click here for the article.

The use of fireworks can lead to severe burns, scars, and horrible disfigurement that can last a lifetime. Even sparklers, which may seem relatively harmless, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (source: American Academy of Pediatrics) Surely, you wouldn’t want that high of heat near your children’s hands and body!

We urge parents to consider the dangers of fireworks and instead choose to enjoy a fantastic display of fireworks – run by professionals! – at one of the Fourth of July celebrations across the Valley (see previous blog post.)

If you will be in a state where fireworks are legal and do choose to use consumer-use fireworks, please observe the following safety tips from the National Council of Fireworks Safety:

•Use fireworks outdoors only.
•Always have water handy (a hose or bucket).
•Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
•Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.
•Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
•Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."
•Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
•Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.

Safety FIRST

Our swimming lessons are meant to be fun, but our deepest commitment is to ensure that children are learning how to stay safe and swim on their own.
Similarly, we want our parents to know the importance of water safety. Drownings often occur because of errors in judgment, such as leaving the pool gates open and leaving a child unattended in the water. There has already been 7 drownings reported in the Phoenix area. We agree with local fire departments in urging parents to keep diligent practices in pool safety (see article http://www.kold.com/global/story.asp?s=12606677).

In addition to basic safety measures, we also recommend that at least one specific adult be designated to monitor children in the pool and REMAIN focused on that specific task ONLY. This is especially important when there are many children present and the adults want to socialize with each other or are being distracted by other tasks.

That’s why in our Swim Fins Fun Pack (given to each child at semester end) you will find a safety whistle for parents. This whistle lets everyone know that you are in charge of the supervision, and if for any reason you need to attend to something else, you will pass off the whistle to another adult. Our hope is that this will help to keep safety in the forefront of parents’ minds while their children are enjoying swimming this summer.

Swim but be safe!