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How Do You Know If Your Child Is Ready To Start Swimming Lessons?



The American Academy of Pediatrics has actually lowered the recommended age for swimming lessons from the age of 4 to the age of 1. How do you know if your child is ready to start swimming lessons?

Picture of a child looking up at the camera pensively. Is Your Child Is Ready To Start Swimming Lessons?
Ready To Start Swimming Lessons?

When a toddler is exposed to the water at a younger age they learn to swim at a faster rate. You will know if your child is ready for lessons if they are expressing interest in the water and take basic instructions well.

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Key Takeaways:

  • The recommended age to start swimming lessons according to the American Academy of Pediatrics is just 1 year old.
  • Toddlers who are exposed to the water at a younger age learn how to swim and be safe in the water at a quicker rate.
  • If your child is showing interest in the water and/or they take basic instructions well, they are ready to start swimming lessons.

"Beginner swim lessons can start as early as 6 months and require a parent present in the water with their child."

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Richard



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