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Dreaming of family beach vacations, afternoons at the town pool, or lazy days at the lake? To have an amazing time—and to be safe—it is imperative that the whole family knows how to swim. That means it is not too early to be thinking about swim lessons for your little one. No, your baby will not be doing the breaststroke anytime soon, but they will get a valuable introduction to water…and how to stay safe while having a blast. But before your sign your child up for swim lessons, there are a few things to know.
Your baby is allowed to start swimming lessons as soon as you are ready. Babies are allowed to go into the pool from birth, despite not having their immunisations, according to the NHS guidelines. The government has recognised the importance of teaching children swimming and water safety as drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death in children. One study found an 88% reduction in drowning risk in kids ages 1 to 4 who had taken swimming lessons. The National Water Safety forum also strongly recommends that all children ages 4 and older enroll in swimming classes. While you may be itching to sign your younger baby into swim class, know that currently there is no evidence that swim lessons for babies under 12 months lowers their drowning risk. However, parent-child 'swim' classes are a great way to help your baby get used to being in the water and to introduce water safety habits.
Not all baby swim lessons are created equal. And that is why it is important to do your research! Here are some things to look for when selecting the best lessons for your toddler:
There is no doubt that children’s swim classes are super important. But you also need to remember that swim lessons do not drown-proof a child of any age. To keep your child safe, also do the following:
Avertissement : Les informations présentes sur notre site ne constituent PAS des conseils médicaux pour une personne ou une condition spécifique. Elles sont uniquement destinées à titre d'information générale. Si vous avez des questions médicales et des préoccupations concernant votre enfant ou vous-même, veuillez contacter votre fournisseur de soins de santé. Le lait maternel est la meilleure source de nutrition pour les bébés. Il est important que, en préparation et pendant l'allaitement, les mères adoptent une alimentation saine et équilibrée. La combinaison de l'allaitement au sein et au biberon dans les premières semaines de vie peut réduire la production de lait maternel de la mère et il est difficile de revenir sur la décision de ne pas allaiter. Si vous décidez d'utiliser une préparation pour nourrissons, vous devez suivre les instructions avec soin.
