CW39: As the temperature rises, families across Texas will spend more time around water, whether boating, splashing or swimming.
It's important to remember to be safe. Last year, the Texas Department of of Family & Protective Services reported 75 child drownings in the state. There has already been 25 cases in 2016.
In the [report by CW39's Newsfix], Tracy Laman, the aquatics director of Houston Swim Club, provides safety tips.
Laman said with lessons, a baby can hold his breath from six to eight seconds. However, kids who have had no training should not be repeatedly submerged..'"
HSC will be leading the World's Largest Swim Lesson at the Typhoon Texas Waterpark on 6/20.
Mom and dad are loving swim lessons, and they recently wrote to us to share their experience!