My daughter will join the ywca, Mac donald rd start from wed. She is 10mths old. I enquired is it possible to enroll younger infants (like 9mths onwards), the one who is in charge of swimming prog (Mr. Lai I recall) claims it shouldn't be a problem Assuming parents who are participating will keep an eye on their babies along with the instructor supervision.
I did few trials with my daughter already in the last couple of days, putting up a paddling pool at home plus clubhouse swimming pool in order to get use to the water level. She felt so nervous and grumpy at first and now enjoy the split splashing and lying in the water outdoors. Once she sees the pool, she will pointing it and starts babbling !
From what I know, baby never unfamiliar with water/ fluid as they were in the womb for 9 mths!! I find babies at this stage are very courageous in general and willingly to try everything! Why don't I train her to swim now instead of the time when she has all the thoughts/ worries about safety and sanitation? That's my 2 cents..
