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06.04.08, 14:09 PM Newborn
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whats a good age to starting swimming? thanks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Newborn 06.04.08, 02:09 PM Flag
 

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6 months and up to get dc used to the water. 3 and up to actually learn to swim. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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what about ear infections at that age? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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at 6 months? You don't really put baby's head into the water at that age. That said, there is always the risk for an ear infection but I think it is rather unlikely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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not recommended anymore. chlorine bad for young lungs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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as early as possible to get them into the water (no swim lessons necessary - those are a rip-off). Real lessons at around 4 years of age, I would say. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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start lessons 2.5-3. we live in FLA and lots of kids can swim by 3-3.5 with lessons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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thanks. does it help to get kids used to the water early even if they aren't going to learn at that point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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not sure. it is a lot of fun to bring then into the water, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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yes, friends db's can swim by late 2-3yo. of course you would not leave them alone, but if they love it let them play [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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We did a mommy and me class when ds was 6 months. He graduated to a solo class at 3 years and loves it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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four. swimming and skiing, imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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real swimming lessons? Between 4 and 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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My just turned 3yo ds can swim short distances and is "water-proofed," ie. can get himself to the side of the pool or steps if he falls in. Started lessons around 18mo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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