According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), there is no official age recommendation for when babies can go in pools. However, most pediatricians suggest waiting until the baby is around 6 months old before starting swimming lessons. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

• Newborn babies cant swim and have to learn, just like they learn to walk. Most babies like being in water and their reflexes mean they will be able to do primitive swimming strokes. Its best to first get your baby used to the water at home in the bath. Just let them enjoy floating (while you hold them) and feeling the water on their skin. You dont have to put them under the water.

• To keep young children safe, learn first aid and never leave them unattended near water. When swimming, your baby will need a swim nappy to make sure their poo does not enter the water.

• New mothers should not go swimming until at least 6 weeks after the birth, or when they have stopped bleeding.

• Although there is no absolute guideline, the general consensus by pediatricians and other health professionals is that babies under 6 months (some would say 12 months) should avoid swimming/pools.

In summary, while there is no official age recommendation for when babies can go in pools, most pediatricians suggest waiting until the baby is around 6 months old before starting swimming lessons. Its important to keep young children safe, learn first aid, and never leave them unattended near water.