You can start swimming with your baby as soon as you feel up to it. You might want to check in with your Primary Care Physician or nurse-midwife to make sure you’re good to go, then go! Starting swimming with your baby early on in their life means they get used to the feel of water in a big pool and to the sounds of the swimming pool - it also just happens to be fun. If you’re planning to join a baby swim class with your new born baby, however, then there might be minimom age and weight requirements. Your health visitor will almost certainly know of baby-friendly swimming pools in your area, so do ask them for recommendations.