ISR has a long history of providing innovative water safety instruction for infants and toddlers. Since its founding in 1966, the organization has worked with families nationwide to teach over 8 million lessons. This has resulted in more than 300,000 children learning the skills of self-rescue in the water. ISR’s program also includes parent education on aquatic safety and drowning prevention, and has been proven to be successful with over 800 documented cases of children using the techniques to save themselves from drowning.
The Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) has been dedicated to helping families and children learn water safety skills since 1966. Through their comprehensive program, they have provided infants and toddlers with the knowledge necessary to self-rescue in the water, and have educated parents and medical professionals on aquatic safety and drowning prevention. ISR's success is evident in the over 8 million lessons they have provided and the 300,000+ children who have benefited from their instruction. Furthermore, their program has been proven to save lives with over 800 documented cases of children using their skills to rescue themselves from drowning.
Hold their breath underwater
Roll onto their back
Float unassisted until help arrives
Perform these skills in a swim diaper and then fully clothed
BeAKid
1-6 years
Hold their breath underwater
Swim with their head down
Roll onto their back to float
Swim to the side of the pool
Perform these skills in a bathing suit and then fully clothed
BeAKid
6+ years
All of the previous skills
All four swim strokes
Can learn to snorkel and go on to win surf contests!