When do your child start swimming?

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My son is currently 13 months old now. He likes to play with water. This evening we brought him to the swimming pool so that he could play the water beside the swimming pool. And we let him see us swimming in the pool. He was quite happy with today activities at swimming pool. Then my hubby and i thought we should let our son play the water in the pool, and i thought perhaps it's good idea to teach him how to swim. But our problem is we don't know how to teach a baby swim. There are some benefits of baby swimming that i found from net. [b][i]The benefits of taking your baby swimming are numerous and include: * it is crucial that babies acquire different kinds of movements and physical abilities during their first year of life, in order to promote the development of higher functions of the brain. Swimming gives babies free movement, meaning they can develop actions they wouldn't otherwise have had the opportunity to experience; * despite the relatively gentle structure of the lessons, each provides a complete physical work-out: strengthening your baby's heart, lungs and respiratory system - which again aids development of the brain; * swimming is excellent for improving core muscle development and co-ordination; * regular swimming often improves eating and sleeping patterns; * learning to respond to commands can make your baby sharper mentally, increasing levels of awareness and understanding; * it's fun, socially stimulating (for both you and your baby!) and an excellent way to bond with your child. [/i][/b] So, do you teach your baby swim? When do your kids start learning swimming?? Have a nice day and happy mylotting.