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.
1 Even a good swimmer can drown. 2  Make it a rule that your child can swim only when an adult is present, and encourage him to always swim with a buddy. 3  Teach him to dive only when an adult is watching and the water is deep.  You should be extra vigilant at the beach or a lake.