Infant Swim Rescue, Not Just a Baby Swim Class
ISR® (Infant Swimming Resource) is the global leader in infant swim rescue instruction. Since pioneering survival swim lessons in 1966, ISR has focused on something traditional baby swim classes and mommy and me swim lessons do not: teaching children how to save themselves if they enter the water alone.
While many mommy and me swim lessons emphasize water comfort and play, ISR lessons are built around proven self-rescue skills developed through nearly 60 years of research, refinement, and real-world results.
Why ISR Is Different From Mommy and Me Swim Lessons
ISR instructors are extensively trained to deliver the safest, most effective infant swim rescue instruction available. Lessons are one-on-one, developmentally appropriate, and customized to each child’s abilities—not a group baby swim class where safety skills often take a back seat.
Rather than relying on flotation devices or group instruction, ISR teaches children skills designed to work in unexpected, real-life water situations.
Is My Child Ready for ISR Swim Lessons?
ISR lessons are designed for children ages 6 months to 6 years. To begin lessons, students must:
Be at least 6 months of age
Be able to get into a seated position and sit independently for one minute
These readiness requirements help ensure lessons are safe, effective, and appropriate for each child’s developmental stage.
A Mission Built on Saving Lives
ISR’s mission—“Not One More Child Drowns”—is the foundation of everything we do. Drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of four in the United States, and preventing it requires more than supervision alone.
ISR supports multiple layers of protection, including pool fencing, alarms, and active adult supervision. But when those layers fail—as they sometimes do—the child becomes the final line of defense.
New to ISR? What to Expect
If your child has never participated in ISR—or has previously taken swim lessons outside of ISR—this is the lesson track you’ll want to select when scheduling.
Most first-time ISR students complete their initial program in approximately six weeks, though exact timing varies based on age, comfort level, and individual progress.
