Australia is a country full of people who love to swim. As the weather heats up children will be leaping gleefully into pools, lakes, dams and the ocean. But how well do our kids need to be able to swim in order to be safe? Do we need to be taking our babies to swimming lessons? Or is it okay to wait until they are older?Penny Larsen is from Royal Lifesaving Australia. Penny explains the ways to keep your kids as safe as possible this summer.

<div>Australia is a country full of people who love to swim. As the weather heats up children will be leaping gleefully into pools, lakes, dams and the ocean. But how well do our kids need to be able to swim in order to be safe? Do we need to be taking our babies to swimming lessons? Or is it okay to wait until they are older?</div><div>Penny Larsen is from <a href="https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/" target="_blank">Royal Lifesaving Australia</a>. Penny explains the ways to keep your kids as safe as possible this summer.</div><div><br></div>

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Australia is a country full of people who love to swim. As the weather heats up children will be leaping gleefully into pools, lakes,...

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