Children can start learning at any age, babies between six and sixteen weeks and above will be a good and ideal time to start. The fear and objections to swimming is usually due to the not so familiar sensations which came about later.

Some parents will prefer to wait till their babies are done with immunization jabs and considered to be protected from polio. Do consult your doctor if needed before attempting any swimming lessons.

It might be better to have the babies start swimming as soon as possible, never feel pressure to go for swimming lessons. It can actually be done in the bathtub at home with some familiarization exercises.