How much does ISR cost?

ISR has been researched and developed for nearly 50 years. It’s nationally recognized as the safest swim program for infants and children. It typically costs $100-150 per week depending on the instructor, location, and pool rental fees.

Is ISR worth the money?

ISR is generally more expensive than traditional swimming lessons, too, the idea being that they’re highly effective and don’t need to be repeated. Booster sessions are, however, recommended. At ISR Manhattan, lessons cost $300 per week, for 6-8 weeks.

How do I find an ISR instructor?

To find an ISR Instructor close to you, please visit www.infantswim.com and enter your zip code into our ISR Instructor Locator tool. Also, while you’re there, you can watch videos of what little ones in your child’s age group learn at ISR, and find out a little more about who we are and the lessons we provide.

What age is best for ISR?

Generally speaking, children ages 6 months to 1 year learn the ISR Self-Rescue® skill of rolling onto their backs to float, rest and breathe. They learn to maintain this position until help arrives.

Is ISR traumatic?

The programs are designed to “drown-proof” children, but many experts doubt these claims. What’s more, there is evidence suggesting that the tactics used in ISR may create traumatic associations. As a result, older children may develop negative thoughts or fears about the water or swimming.

Can you teach your own baby ISR?

YES! ISR’s Self-Rescue™ program is dedicated to safety and maintaining numerous safety proto- cols to promote safe lessons. Your child’s health and well-being are our highest priority and are closely monitored on a daily basis.

Is ISR swim traumatic?

ISR is short for Infant Swimming Resource, which promotes infant “self-rescue” swimming skills. What’s more, there is evidence suggesting that the tactics used in ISR may create traumatic associations. As a result, older children may develop negative thoughts or fears about the water or swimming.

Why are there no apples on ISR?

In addition, infants and toddlers should avoid apple products throughout the duration of their ISR Lessons. Apple products are high in fiber, which can cause gas and bloating that will make the floating and swimming maneuvers practiced during ISR lessons difficult and sometimes painful.

Can you teach your child ISR?

Are infant swim lessons safe?

Does AAP recommend infant swim classes? No, because there is currently no evidence that infant swim programs for babies under 1 year old lower their drowning risk. Infants this age may show reflex “swimming” movements but can’t yet raise their heads out of the water well enough to breathe.

Are infant swim lessons worth it?

Swimming lessons are a great bonding activity for parents and babies. Better physical and cognitive skill development than their non-swimming counterpart. Unlikely to develop a fear of water if they continue regular swimming. Usually first formal activity or class for baby (and parent), excellent for socialising and …

How many lives has ISR saved?

To date, we have delivered more than 8,000,000 ISR Self-Rescue® lessons and saved more than 800 lives. ISR believes pool fences, supervision, and pool alarms are important parts of a necessary multi-layered approach to drowning prevention.

How much does ISR cost? ISR has been researched and developed for nearly 50 years. It’s nationally recognized as the safest swim program for infants and children. It typically costs $100-150 per week depending on the instructor, location, and pool rental fees. Is ISR worth the money? ISR is generally more expensive than traditional swimming…