Baby Swimming: Building Confidence and Independence in Shallow Water
Baby swimming is not only a fun activity for babies but also helps to build their confidence and teach them respect for the water. Shallow water play is a great way to introduce babies to swimming, but caregivers must stay close by to provide supervision and encouragement. It is important to remember that even in shallow water, babies can drown, so constant adult supervision is necessary. While babies love to practice self-submersions and independent recoveries, it must always be done under the watchful eye of a caregiver. Learn more about the benefits of baby swimming and how to keep your little one safe in the water.