what is the right age for kids to learn swim?

Answer 1

I've always heard right after birth because babies are natural born swimmers.

Answer 2

I would say early early early! Even from birth babies can swim!


I'm 26 years old and just started learning how to swim this past summer - my parents never taught me how to swim. So as I result I've spent my whole live fearful of the water and not being able to swim. It's embarrassing.

Answer 3

Honestly as soon as possible. My mom can not swim & has a huge fear of water, when I was born (25 years ago) we had a in ground pool right ouside our patio door. My mother had panic attacks of me crawling out the door & drowning. So when I was 3 months I was put in "drop & float" classes. They drop baby in water & usually natural instinct makes baby float (instructer with baby) I was swimming like a fish baby 12 months. I still love the water, So we did the same with our children, however in part because we love going on our boat in the summer & even with life vests waves can take tham under. Both my children (2 & 4) love the water & swim very well. I recommend them to be under 2 they don't have fear yet & will catch on very quick...Good Luck

Answer 4

Most rec departments have classes for infants 6 months and up. They don't really teach them to swim, but rather get them used to the water so that there is no fear of it. They play games and sing songs. As your child progresses through the classes they add skills such as "arm circles", kicks, and blowing bubbles. Before you know it, your child will be swimming like a fish. It's also a great way to spend some quality time with your child.

Answer 5

I started at a very young age, I think around 1 years old. I became a competitive swimmer and still swim and surf today. I have no fear of the ocean and swimming helped me to overcome my severe asthma when I was around 7.

It was probably the best gift my parents gave me. Now i teach my nephews(youngest is 2 years old)how to swim and it has helped them tremendously.

Answer 6

I wasn't even walking when I learned to "swim". We grew up on a lake and close to a river so it was imperative for us to learn at an early age. There are people who actually birth their children in water. The mammalian reflex protects the child from swallowing water and drowning.

Answer 7

Actually infants are natural born swimmers, and one can start training a child at infancy, though it is best to wait until the child can understand and follow simple instructions, and this would depend on the child and the stage of development that they are in, usually around 2 years of age would be a good starting point.

Answer 8

Just taught my 4 year old to swim. He was swimming last year but couldn't find the edge of the pool.

Answer 9

Swimming is innate. Some babies are born underwater and do fine. Otherwise, there are classes for babies and parents starting as young as 3 months. Get them used to the water early and they'll always love it.

Answer 10

As a swimming teacher, Im never trying to teach a young below 4. However I would recomend to start around 5 years old since they need to get equilibrium between legs, arms and their brain!

Answer 11

living in australia where so many youngsters drown each year, the earlier the better. children need to learn not to panic if they fall in the pool and know how to get themselves to side wall and get out. we have classes where mums and bubs get into the water from about four months old.