Drowning's and close calls are eight times more likely to happen to kids who can't swim, or do kids being supervised by adults who can't swim. It's why swimming lessons are a crucial water safety step. In fact, swimming is the only sport that can save a life, and lessons are available to kids and adults of all ages. To know it's right for your child, do what I did and ask your pediatrician. Ask your swim instructor to include other age-appropriate water safety skills. For lessons, try your local why, American Red Cross chapter, or community pull. But remember, even good swimmers can drown, so make sure there's always supervision.