Can anyone tell me more about babies and swimming? I would love to teach my baby how to swim, but is it possible so soon?
2007-03-03 10:17:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
We were told not to take a baby to swimming class until he/she is 6 months. Until then, they could easily drink enough water to cause water intoxication or even death. Or so they say...
Most community education baby&parent swim classes are for children older than 6 months only.
2007-03-03 10:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They lack the coordination to swim in the traditional sense, but many places like your local YWCA or YMCA often have "mommy & me" pool classes. I don't know their age requirements though.
I think it's good to introduce a child to swimming early - before they develop any fear of the water. Good luck!
2007-03-03 11:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't have enough muscle control yet. At your local pool, they should have mommy and me swim lessons starting from about 6 months or so... they do at mine anyways
2007-03-03 10:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess anything is possible under EXTREMELY close supervision, I mean like hands on supervision. In my opinion though, 3 monthes is a little young.
2007-03-03 10:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by snobuny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YEA! IN 6 feet of dirt maybe!
2007-03-03 10:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋