Granger Smith shared a video on his social media accounts that he hopes will save your baby’s life.
Smith’s 3-year-old son River drowned in 2019 within the household’s swimming pool. On Thursday, Smith shared a video of his 8-month-old son Maverick’s tenth toddler swim rescue lesson. Within the clip, the infant, who can barely crawl, is tossed within the swimming pool in all of his garments and his diaper and might maintain his breath, twist his physique, discover air, float on his again, and cry.
“I by no means thought I might put up one thing like this, however my thoughts is blown,” Smith stated. “He can do that falling in head first, toes first, or any orientation. He has the abilities to drift till assist comes.”
Smith explains that Maverick is in no ache or hazard however that he isn’t in a position to attend the swim lessons because of his private vulnerabilities. Nonetheless, he says, his spouse Amber is an “absolute rockstar” and felt an obligation to share the message with the general public.
“He’s a warrior and doesn’t even notice it,” Smith wrote. “He’s an instance for a lot of households who see this video. Solely ONE particular person must see this, and listen to my plea to you. Drowning is the #1 unintentional loss of life of kids age 4 and beneath. Pondering that grownup supervision is sufficient is a completely DEADLY miscalculation. Hear me. I used to assume that too. As summer time approaches: Supervise, set up a fence (in contrast to this Airbnb,) set up a pool alarm, by no means use floaties, all the time use a coast guard accepted life jacket on open water, enroll children in ISR. If not, fill your pool with dust and plant a backyard. This goes for neighbors, grandparents, inns and public swimming pools. Hear me.”
Smith concluded, saying: “Unfold the phrase. River’s life mattered. He’s saving 1000’s of others. Hear me.”
