To help reduce the risk of drowning, Reyftmann recommends that children start swimming lessons as early as age two. It is even possible to start swimming even earlier: “Research has shown that swimming lessons are beneficial for children as young as one year old. It has even been discovered that children can start swimming at 6 months of age, or when they are able to hold their head upright. However, as a parent, it is important to take a few precautions before putting your child into swimming at a young…
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