Just a reminder to always watch kids like a hawk while they are in the pool!

[Anonymous]

Today I had the second scariest experience in all of my 12 years as a nanny. I took the kids to swimming lessons today, each one had 30 minutes with the instructor at different times. I watched as the 4 year old swam back and forth in the pool, float on his back and retrieve diving rings from the bottom of the pool. When it was time for the older child's swim lesson, I sat at the edge while watching the 4 year old play on the steps. I watched in slow motion as the 4 year old drifted off the steps and sank straight down. He didn't flail, he didn't cry for help, he didn't even try to swim, he just sank. Luckily since I was right there, I jumped in, with my clothes on and brought him right up. I was shaking so badly after it all happened and was so thankful I was right there and saw it happen. So, as a reminder to all nannies and parents please watch your kids closely while in the pool. Even when you think a kid can swim, it's better to be safe than sorry!

[Anonymous]

So scary! I had a similar experience at swim lessons when with my charges about 10 years ago. Glad your charge was okay!

[Anonymous]

Yes, good time of year to see this reminder. I'm glad you were doing your job well!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Today I had the second scariest experience in all of my 12 years as a nanny. I took the kids to swimming lessons today, each one had 30 minutes with the instructor at different times. I watched as the 4 year old swam back and forth in the pool, float on his back and retrieve diving rings from the bottom of the pool. When it was time for the older child's swim lesson, I sat at the edge while watching the 4 year old play on the steps. I watched in slow motion as the 4 year old drifted off the steps and sank straight down. He didn't flail, he didn't cry for help, he didn't even try to swim, he just sank. Luckily since I was right there, I jumped in, with my clothes on and brought him right up. I was shaking so badly after it all happened and was so thankful I was right there and saw it happen. So, as a reminder to all nannies and parents please watch your kids closely while in the pool. Even when you think a kid can swim, it's better to be safe than sorry!

Shame on you! You should have been IN the pool with the four year old not just along the edge. If that child had drowned it would have been your fault and if I were your MB I would be FURIOUS that you deemed yourself too high to get in the pool with my child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today I had the second scariest experience in all of my 12 years as a nanny. I took the kids to swimming lessons today, each one had 30 minutes with the instructor at different times. I watched as the 4 year old swam back and forth in the pool, float on his back and retrieve diving rings from the bottom of the pool. When it was time for the older child's swim lesson, I sat at the edge while watching the 4 year old play on the steps. I watched in slow motion as the 4 year old drifted off the steps and sank straight down. He didn't flail, he didn't cry for help, he didn't even try to swim, he just sank. Luckily since I was right there, I jumped in, with my clothes on and brought him right up. I was shaking so badly after it all happened and was so thankful I was right there and saw it happen. So, as a reminder to all nannies and parents please watch your kids closely while in the pool. Even when you think a kid can swim, it's better to be safe than sorry!

Shame on you! You should have been IN the pool with the four year old not just along the edge. If that child had drowned it would have been your fault and if I were your MB I would be FURIOUS that you deemed yourself too high to get in the pool with my child.

Go.Away.

[Anonymous]

Ignore The Troll

& OP - thanks for the timely reminder! Its insane how quickly kids can go from happily playing to being in danger in a pool! And I'm happy to hear your charge is okay.

[Anonymous]

She's the same nonsense poster on the other threads.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Today I had the second scariest experience in all of my 12 years as a nanny. I took the kids to swimming lessons today, each one had 30 minutes with the instructor at different times. I watched as the 4 year old swam back and forth in the pool, float on his back and retrieve diving rings from the bottom of the pool. When it was time for the older child's swim lesson, I sat at the edge while watching the 4 year old play on the steps. I watched in slow motion as the 4 year old drifted off the steps and sank straight down. He didn't flail, he didn't cry for help, he didn't even try to swim, he just sank. Luckily since I was right there, I jumped in, with my clothes on and brought him right up. I was shaking so badly after it all happened and was so thankful I was right there and saw it happen. So, as a reminder to all nannies and parents please watch your kids closely while in the pool. Even when you think a kid can swim, it's better to be safe than sorry!

Shame on you! You should have been IN the pool with the four year old not just along the edge. If that child had drowned it would have been your fault and if I were your MB I would be FURIOUS that you deemed yourself too high to get in the pool with my child.

She saved him from the edge Crazy. Do you swim when your charges have lessons?
I never have. It's still too cold to be in an outdoor pool...which means that the swim lesson were probably indoors....which means they were probably at some swim academy...which means that they don't want adults going for a dip. THINK!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She's the same nonsense poster on the other threads.

That's 13:44 who is the nonsense troll poster. So juvinilelle.

[Anonymous]

I've never been allowed in the pool during private swimming lessons. It's not free swim time.

[Anonymous]

Great reminder! I think especially, too, when you think of swim lessons you imagine the instructor, lifeguards etc all hanging around, you get a false sense of security because who would think a kid would drown at swim lessons, but it can happen so fast.