It is a common misconception that babies have the inherent ability to swim. When submerged in water, an infant under six months of age is likely to open their eyes, hold their breath, and move their arms and legs to give the impression of “swimming”. This is known to doctors as the bradycardic response, and as convincing as it may seem that the baby knows how to swim it is physically impossible for him or her to do so. Don’t believe it? You can check out this article by babyc

As concern over COVID-19 sweeps the world there are few things unaffected. Swimming is no exception. All around the world swimming competitions are being cancelled as to not spread the virus. Countries like Ireland, Australia, and the US have postponed swim meets and major competitions. In light of these events, and due to the aggressively contagious nature of COVID-19, the question remains: is it still safe to swim? testing the waters Regular swimmers may find it concerning