1. Infants don’t have to know how to swim to go swimming. Blame the English language for the confusion. “Swimming” also means “bathing in a body of water.” Do place infants in water soon after birth, if you wish, to acquaint them with it and help them to overcome fears, if any. Start with sprinkling […]
Infants in diapers/Swimming facilities/Illness
March 17, 2012 by
Think twice before allowing your kids to swim in water where there are many infants. The more infants in the water, the greater is the risk that the water is polluted with intestinal disease-causing microorganisms. Here is what you should know: 1. Recreational water is an underappreciated source of intestinal diseases. Such water includes swimming […]