Monthly Archives: June 2021

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Diving into … a wheelchair⁠⁠

Every child knows the swimming rule: Don’t jump into unknown waters – especially not head first. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ And yet, every year it happens.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Jumping into unknown waters is the most common reason for sports-related accidents leading to paraplegia, …



Swimming aids for children⁠

⁠Most children don’t learn to swim until they are around five years old. According to the Swiss Lifesaving Society (SLRG), every second child under the age of ten is an unsafe swimmer. These children are dependent on aids. But some …



My child fallen into the water … WHAT NOW?

It is important to distinguish whether your child only got water in their face and mouth or whether they actually fell into the water. ➔  If your child has got water in their mouth but has not fallen into the …



Drowning Prevention

Every year around 52 people drown in Switzerland alone, around five of them children between the ages of 0 and 9. In addition, around 25 children suffer severe, permanent brain damage after a drowning accident. Drowning is the second most …