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Heated water (especially for toddlers).
Strong drowning prevention protocols.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends most children start formal swim lessons after their first birthday, when increasing mobility raises the risk of unintended water access. The AAP cites research showing formal lessons can reduce drowning risk by 88% for young children.
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