Toddler Activities: Swimming, Language & Outdoor Play

Engaging activities for 20-month-olds should focus on language development and physical milestones. From swimming lessons to autistic-friendly play, structured activities support a toddler's growing skills.

Child in a swimming pool

Teaching a Toddler to Swim

Swimming lessons are now recommended for toddlers age 1 to 3, according to a statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2010. Early instruction may help prevent drowning in young children, the second leading cause of death in youth under 19 years of age.

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