Baby Activities: Swimming Safety and Games for 7-Month-Olds

Engagement through developmental games and water activities helps support infant growth. Parents often wonder if salt water pools are safe for young babies to swim in.

Is Salt Water OK for Babies to Swim In?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Natalie Smith

Many infants show a natural affinity for the water and, of course, you want to share your love of the ocean with your baby.

Natalie Smith is a technical writing professor specializing in medical writing localization and food writing. Her work has been published in technical journals, on several prominent cooking and nutrition websites, as well as books and conference proceedings. Smith has won two international research awards for her scholarship in intercultural medical writing, and holds a PhD in technical communication and rhetoric.