Can a 3 year old learn to swim

Dr. Amanda Lovette, Delta Health Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children start swimming lessons at 1 year of age.

Before that, there is no evidence that swim classes decrease the likelihood of drowning. However, they do allow parents and infants to play together and get children used to being in the water.

Maximum age to learn swimming

Before you sign your 1-year-old up for lessons, you will want to consider your child’s emotional maturity, and physical development, and comfort in the water to determine if they are ready for swim lessons. You may even wish to sign your child up for a parent-child swim class which can introduce water safety habits and be a fun interactive experience for parents and children.

By 4 years old, most children are ready for swim lessons and can learn essential skills like floating, treading water and getting to an exit.

As they get older, children can fine tune these skills and learn actual swim strokes. Do remember, however, that swim lessons do not “drown-proof” children; they teach “wate

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