I vividly remember my first swimming lessons- did you ever take them yourself?
Yes~ I love to swim.  Infants can hold their breath underwater and do basic swimming at only a few weeks old?
That is incredible- treading water was the first thing we learned. I was probably three!
That's amazing. So many countries have minimum swimming levels kids have to know - they even teach in school!  US needs that, too.
Agreed! I always teach my students to float on their backs and tread water first. You cannot fight a current and these skills save lives!
Great life lessons to save lives.  When swimming you can rely on your body's natural buoyancy, and save your life!
And swimming is so, so great for physical therapy patients of all ages and just as exercise in general! Low impact is where it's at!
Yes something that can be done at any age without impact like land activities (running). Much better for your body!