Baby swimming is fun and stimulating, helping to develop a baby's natural movement abilities in the water, and providing wonderful time for parents and children to share! Babies have been immersed in their mother's womb for nine months, so they are naturally familiar with water. Until about 12 months old, babies still retain a natural "breath-holding reflex": when entering the water, they will automatically close their mouths, hold their breath briefly, and move their limbs. However, despite this, babies cannot swim independently and must be held by their parents throughout the entire process. Many swimming pools offer parent-child swimming sessions; the purpose is not to teach swimming, but to promote sensory awakening and motor development. The resistance and buoyancy in the water help babies better understand their body boundaries, learn different ways of moving and new sensations, and build confidence, enhance autonomy and social skills; it is also a precious time for parents and children to share. Each baby is accompanied by one (or both) of their parents and led by a professional lifeguard; the pool water is preheated. You hold your baby and slowly lower them into the water as needed. The course will provide age-appropriate water-based learning aids such as balls, floats, swimming rings, float boards, and slides, allowing children to experience fun and new stimulation through interaction with parents or peers. If your baby seems tired or cold before the lesson, please don't force them; take them out of the water and warm them up quickly with a soft towel. The primary goal of parent-child swimming is to "have fun!" Babies can participate in parent-child swimming from 6 months old; formal swimming lessons are usually started after 3-4 years old. During this time, extra caution must be exercised in any environment near water. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends "maintaining arm's length contact and supervision at all times." Please prepare leak-proof swim trunks or swimsuits to avoid minor accidents in the water. Class duration: No more than 30 minutes for children under 18 months; up to one hour for children aged 18 months to 6 years. After returning home, please feed the baby or give them a snack, and carefully cleanse and moisturize to remove any chlorine residue and soothe their skin. Most babies will fall asleep peacefully afterward. A fulfilling activity
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Updated on
November 26, 2025
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