I guess they're still lacking the coordination to properly swim at that age, so I'm also more concerned that he's got confidence in the water at this stage.
I started a few months later, so when I did the 1-2-3-blow routine, he certainly didn't close his eyes and mouth instinctively! Fortunately he quickly picked up, and yes they are really only under for a second at most. My objective now is to get that time extended. I'm sure he does swallow some pool water (he'll cough it back up sometimes) and fortunately no ill-effects yet. He does spit alot out too.
I would just add to use common sense: if she hates water on her head during bathtime, it probably wouldn't be wise to dunk her in the pool either the first time. Try to choose a clean pool (I wouldn't feel comfortable in a public pool, that is just me) and make sure there is warm water, coz they get cold and tired alot faster than you and I. Just take it slow and enjoy it, sometimes I get the feeling I'm rushing him and have to remind myself he's still new at all this.
I started a few months later, so when I did the 1-2-3-blow routine, he certainly didn't close his eyes and mouth instinctively! Fortunately he quickly picked up, and yes they are really only under for a second at most. My objective now is to get that time extended. I'm sure he does swallow some pool water (he'll cough it back up sometimes) and fortunately no ill-effects yet. He does spit alot out too.
I would just add to use common sense: if she hates water on her head during bathtime, it probably wouldn't be wise to dunk her in the pool either the first time. Try to choose a clean pool (I wouldn't feel comfortable in a public pool, that is just me) and make sure there is warm water, coz they get cold and tired alot faster than you and I. Just take it slow and enjoy it, sometimes I get the feeling I'm rushing him and have to remind myself he's still new at all this.
