Stewie Leonard
Coverage of Stewie Leonard in the Nexus archive.
- A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors warn that child drownings in the U.S. have increased recently, with drowning being the top cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. A foundation started by Stew Leonard and his wife after their son's drowning in 1989 promotes swimming lessons and pool safety to prevent such tragedies.
- A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors warn that more U.S. children are drowning, emphasizing the critical importance of quick rescue and resuscitation. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and a top killer for ages 5 to 14, with racial disparities noted. A foundation started by Stew Leonard and his wife, inspired by their son Stewie’s drowning, promotes water safety and provides swimming lessons.
- A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors warn that more U.S. children are drowning, with drowning being the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. The Stew Leonard family established a foundation after their son drowned in 1989, promoting water safety and swimming lessons. Child drowning deaths rose from 756 in 2019 to 865 in 2024, reversing earlier declines.
- A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors warn that unintentional drowning is a leading cause of death for U.S. children, with recent years showing an increase in child drowning deaths. The article highlights the Stewie Leonard case, where a 21-month-old drowned in 1989, leading his parents to establish a foundation promoting water safety and swimming lessons.