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 […]
Swimming Lessons / When to Start
April 26, 2011 by
All children should learn to swim, and learn to do so at an early age. But there is no consensus as to the optimum age to start; guidelines vary from six months to four years. In addition, there are health issues to consider regarding placing infants in public pools. Here is what you should know: […]