>Just for people's information:  The American Academy of Pediatrics has made a
>statement against swimming lessons for babies and toddlers under the age of 3
>for the following reasons: 1) They are not old enough to learn water safety
>(preverbal),
>2) there are more outbreaks of diarreha (water contamination), and 3) they
>gulp water so it decreases the sodium content in the blood and can lead to
>seizures.

This is just baloney....the AAP should leave the swimming instruction to those
qualified to do it. Under the age of 3 is THE BESt time to start swimming
instruction. If you get them in a pool within the first 6 months (I think)
babies will automatically shut there mouth when given a command before going
under water. they can also be taught to motivate their way to the side and climb
out.

Bonnie Prudden made a wonderful/beautiful video years ago with swimming babies.
She also has a book called "Your Baby Can Swim".