Swimming Programs for Infants and Toddlers

Infant and toddler aquatic programs provide an opportunity to introduce young children to the joy and risks of being in or around water. Generally, children are not developmentally ready for swimming lessons until after their fourth birthday. Aquatic programs for infants and toddlers have not been s...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2000-04, Vol.105 (4), p.868-870
Main Authors: Anderson, Steven J, riesemer, Bernard A, Johnson, Miriam D, Martin, Thomas J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amusements
Babies
Children & youth
Infants
Pediatrics
Recreation
Safety
Swimming
Toddlers
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Summary:Infant and toddler aquatic programs provide an opportunity to introduce young children to the joy and risks of being in or around water. Generally, children are not developmentally ready for swimming lessons until after their fourth birthday. Aquatic programs for infants and toddlers have not been shown to decrease the risk of drowning, and parents should not feel secure that their child is safe in water or safe from drowning after participating in such programs. Young children should receive constant, close supervision by an adult while in and around water.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.105.4.868