Swimming for Babies

[Jersey1210]

Hi,

I've always been curious about this. I've seen babies being taught how to swim and they seem to learn it very quickly. At what age should I try to teach my baby to swim? I read that they are natural swimmers, is this true?

Thanks

Jersey1210

[5Homebirths4Kate]

I was in the swimming pool when my first baby was 13 months old. I had her float on her back and we just did a lot of "mummy and me" things together in the water. 3 year olds can learn to swim but I think that you can introduce babies to the water anytime.

Here's a baby who is only 8 months old and this is her 3rd month of swim lessons. I think it's amazing that this little girl knows how to turn over and float on her back and kick to the side, at 8 months of age.

[5Homebirths4Kate]

Hi Jersey1210,

What did you think of this video? Did it help to answer your question about swimming?

Warm Regards,

Kate

[Jersey1210]

Hi Kate,

Thanks for sharing the video! I think it's amazing that babies can do this at such an early age. I now feel more confident taking my baby to the pool

jersey1210