Swimming is a valuable skill that can be learned at any age, but starting swim lessons at an early age is particularly beneficial. At Houston Swim Club Swim School, we believe in the importance of starting swim lessons as soon as possible and have group lessons for infants as young as 4 months of age.
Here are some reasons why it's especially important to start lessons early.
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death among children. Enrolling your child in swim lessons at an early age can help reduce the risk of drowning. As soon as babies can crawl or walk, they are at an increased risk for water related accidents. By introducing infants and toddlers to the water at a young age, they can begin to develop a healthy respect and love for the water. Through participation in formal swim lessons, they can also develop skills necessary to help them be safeR both in and around water.
Swimming is a full-body workout that can improve strength, flexibility, and endurance. Starting swim lessons at an early age can help children develop their physical abilities and improve their overall fitness.
Learning how to swim requires children to focus and pay attention, which can help improve cognitive development (Source). Additionally, the process of learning a new skill can boost self-esteem and self-confidence in children. LEARN MORE!
Children have a natural ability to learn and retain information. Starting swim lessons at an early age allows them to absorb the information and skills faster and retain them for a longer period of time. Infants are naturally comfortable in the water, so beginning lessons during this period is especially helpful to their long-term progress.
Swimming is a skill that will last a lifetime. Starting swim lessons at an early age gives children the opportunity to develop a healthy love and respect for the water. Starting early will allow them to enjoy swimming for many years to come and can be a lifelong source of fitness and fun.
At Houston Swim Club Swim School, we begin lessons for infants as young as 4 months of age. They begin in one of our Starfish (parent-child) classes and a parent or caregiver participates with them. Through the use of songs and group activities, we introduce safety skills such as safer entry and exit, taking turns and listening to verbal cues before going into the water. Fundamental swimming skills such as breath control, kicking and back floating are also introduced in these classes. Our instructors are there to guide you every step of the way!
If you have a little one and aren't enrolled in swim lessons yet, then we encourage you to visit one of our facilities or give us a call, text, or visit our website for more information. We'd love to have you as part of our swim family and help you and your child begin their swimming journey!
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Written by Taylor Palmer, Social Media Manager & Instructor, Houston Swim Club
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