Opinion: Teaching your kids to swim this summer? Steer clear of floaties.

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • July 9, 2024

Consistent floatie use increases the risks of accidental drowning. An overreliance on the inflatables appears to be a factor in the childhood drowning crisis; drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. ~ Lisa M. Zarda, United States Swim School Association