People with Marfan syndrome may have: 1  A tall, thin build. 2  Long arms, legs, fingers, and toes and flexible joints. 3  Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine.  A chest that sinks in or sticks 1  out. Crowded teeth.  Flat feet.
The new guidelines, however, do not extend to all children under 4. The AAP still does not recommend swimming lessons before age 1, and says children with motor or cognitive disabilities may not be not be ready for swimming lessons until a later age. Drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 19, according to the AAP report.
Your child is likely to show natural preferences for certain sports or activities. Start there, keeping your child's age, maturity and abilities in mind. Ages 2 to 5. Toddlers and preschoolers are beginning to master many basic movements, but they're too young for most organized sports. Toddlers who participate in organized sports typically don't gain any long-term advantage in terms of future sports performance. At this age, unstructured free play is usually best. Try: Running; Tumbling; Throwing; Catching; Swimming; Ages 6 to 9. As children get older, their vision, attention spans and transitional skills, such as throwing for distance, improve. They're also better able to follow directions. Consider organized activities such as: T-ball, softball or baseball; Running; Soccer