Understanding Nerve Pain. Pain is supposed to be a warning. When your hand gets too close to a stove, the nerves send a pain signal to the brain -- and you pull back before you burn yourself. But if you have nerve damage, that system isn't working. Damaged nerves may send false signals -- and you feel real pain, often without a cause.
The kids that are the most fun to work with are the ones that like a challenge. Challenge them to swim from the wall to the ladder, and if their feet touch the ground, they have to start over. After theyâve done that, have them try again, except a little bit further.
When your baby is 6 months old, you can join a parent-child swimming class. You'll be in the water with your baby during these classes, which are opportunities for her to be around other babies and become comfortable in the water â not learn true swimming skills. Your child probably won't be developmentally ready for formal swim lessons until age 3 or 4, at least. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says classes for children younger than 4 can be enjoyable and helpful but warns that many parents may become overly confident about how much their child learns in these classes.