What are the main benefits of infant swimming?
NA: Infant swimming is an excellent way to start your child early along the path to becoming water safe, as well as gaining this important life skill. It’s also a great chance for bonding between a baby and her parents. 2. How many times per week should I take my baby swimming, and for how long each time? NA: As many times as possible! As for how long, it really depends on the child – until he gets either cold or bored. 3. What is the best age to start swimming lessons? EL: When it comes to using a swimming pool, I recommend waiting until after the baby’s first set of immunizations, at the age of two months. 4. How long do I need to wait after feeding or nursing my baby to take her swimming? EL: Wait around an hour and a half to two hours. 5. Up to what age do babies automatically hold their breath underwater? NA: Until about 6 months [the mammalian dive reflex will stop water from getting into a baby’s lungs]. But even after that age, a baby will not try to breathe once she is under t
