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Let your baby splash and play with his bath toys. Throw one a few feet across the pool and "zoom" him through the water to retrieve it. Hassal, IB (1989). "Thirty-six consecutive under 5 year old domestic swimming pool drownings". Australian Paediatric Journal. 25 (3): 143–6. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1989.tb01438.x. PMID 2764836. S2CID 31472695. Instead, buy specific swim nappies – available in most big supermarkets or chemists – and a suitable swimsuit, trunks or wetsuit. Then you’re good to go. Go prepped

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Injury, Violence, and Poison, Prevention (Jul 2010). "Prevention of drowning". Pediatrics. 126 (1): 178–85. doi: 10.1542/peds.2010-1264. PMID 20498166 . Retrieved 18 August 2014. {{ cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study in 2012 of United States data from 2005–2009 indicated that each year an average of 513 children aged 0–4 years were victims of fatal drowning and a further 3,057 of that age range were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments for non-fatal drowning. Of all the age groups, children aged 0–4 years had the highest death rate and also non-fatal injury rate. In 2013, among children 1 to 4 years old who died from an unintentional injury, almost 30% died from drowning. [8] These children most commonly drowned in swimming pools, often at their own homes. [9] [10] Swimming lessons for infants [ edit ] A mother holding her baby during a swimming lesson Trust your instincts about how your baby responds to the experience and adjust the position or amount of support you’re giving them as necessary. Ten minutes of fun in the bath is plenty for the first session. You may want to use a baby swimming ring once they get more comfortable in the pool. It's also worth asking for a swimming timetable. There’ll be all sorts of stuff going on, including toddler sessions, inflatable sessions and even music sessions. Different experiences will mean your baby will do different things. Perhaps they'll need to hold their breath or blow bubbles, and they'll be so involved they won’t even realise they're learning. Baby swimming tips from Rebecca Adlington 1. Getting your baby into the pool Knowing how to swim is very important, as it can help prevent drowning. Studies have shown that swimming lessons can help reduce the drowning risk for toddlers and young children between the ages of 1 and 4, so you may like to take this into account when deciding when to start your little one on lessons. Childhood drowning is more common than you might think, and young children can drown in just an inch or two of water. It pays to be extra vigilant when your child is around water.

Traditionally, swimming lessons started at age four years or later, as children under four were not considered developmentally ready. [11] However, swimming lessons for infants have become more common. The Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association recommends that infants can start a formal program of swimming lessons at four months of age and many accredited swimming schools offer classes for very young children, especially towards the beginning of the swimming season in October. [12] In the US, the YMCA [13] and American Red Cross offer swim classes. [14] A baby has to be able to hold his or her head up (usually at 3 to 4 months), to be ready for swimming lessons. [15] Providing constant, focused supervision is the most important thing you can do for baby or young child who is learning to swim or is in or near water.It’s natural for you to feel anxious the first time you and your baby try this. Rest assured babies have a natural affinity with water. Plus, your baby's inbuilt gag reflex is generally strongest up to six months old. This reflex allows him to hold his breath under water without even thinking about it (Cluett et al 2018). How do I find out about baby swimming lessons?Ask whether your local pool does swimming classes or sessions for parents and babies. DiemL. (1982). Early motor stimulation and personal development: A study of four-to six-year old German children. DOI: With babies spending nine months suspended in fluid, it’s no surprise that they love the sensation of being in the water and you're probably wondering when you can take your baby swimming for the first time (with or without swimming aids). Whether you're already thinking about baby swimming lessons or are keen to know when your baby can actually go swimming, as well what baby should wear when swimming, then this guide will make sure you’re fully prepared for the experience. Weeks, Carly (July 13, 2009). "Water Safety: Can a six-month-old save himself from drowning?". The Globe and Mail . Retrieved 18 August 2014. Baby swim teachers aim to make their sessions relaxed and fun, and to encourage learning through play. Young babies are born able to do primitive swimming strokes. Your teacher will build on these natural reflexes until your little one is completely happy moving in and through the water.

Lessons on emergency water safety – what to do and how to get help if you or someone else falls into water unexpectedly. Don’t worry if you haven’t been swimming before or if you even have a fear of water. Your local pool will usually have beginners’ lessons for all ages. This’ll help get you started and build your confidence in the water. Keep in mind that whenever your child is swimming outdoors you should also make sure that her skin is protected from the harmful effects of the sun with sunscreen. Home Swimming Pool Safety Goksor E, et al. 2002. Bradycardic response during submersion in infant swimming. Acta Paediatrica 91(3):307-12. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12022304 Opens a new window [Accessed March 2022]Start off with sessions of 10 minutes and build up to 20 minutes. If your baby is under a year old, limit your time in the water to 30 minutes maximum. It can seem like the right thing to do is to put your baby into their nappy while you’re dripping chlorinated water all over them and shivering in your swimsuit. Otherwise, you must be a truly selfish parent, surely. Incorrect. Once your baby is comfortable floating, try putting their ears under the water. The best way to do this is to hold them lengthways across your body with one hand under their head and one supporting their bum. Slowly lower their head so their ears are underwater. It’s a new sensation for babies, as the water muffles their hearing.

I think it’s an inclusive activity. It’s one that everybody starts on a level playing field. Irrespective of age, ability, disability, everyone starts at the same point in a fun environment.” If you're not sure whether your child is ready for swim lessons but you want to start, your pediatrician can help you decide what's best – and help you find a good swim program. a b c "Unintentional Drowning: Get the Facts". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention . Retrieved 18 August 2014. The AAP gives clear guidelines on the possible warning signs of potential drowning. Signs that may indicate a person is in danger of drowning include: It’s a good idea to keep your pool covered, but a pool cover should never replace the use of a fencePedroso, FS (February 2012). "The diving reflex in healthy infants in the first year of life". Journal of Child Neurology. 27 (2): 168–71. doi: 10.1177/0883073811415269. PMID 21881008. S2CID 29653062.