The best age to start swimming lessons is around 4 years old.
According to available information, children are typically ready for swimming lessons by their 4th birthday. At this age, they are usually able to learn basic water survival skills like floating, treading water, and finding an exit point. By age 5 or 6, many children taking swim lessons can master the front crawl.
In summary:
- Around age 4: Children can learn basic water survival skills, as stated in the reference "By their 4th birthday, most children are ready for swim lessons."
- Age 5-6: Children can often master the front crawl.
