Sonya: I've had some pro shots done by a friend who was practising...will have to post to see what you think. I love them but I am biased I guess he he!

Jo: My DD has been going to swimming since 4 months. The best thing you can do is get them used to the shower and water over their head. She has been to two different program but both involved counting before head under. You have to shop around for a program that suits you (some are song based, some are two or three in a group etc). They teach them safe entry, flotation and you simulate falls so they get used to the feeling and therefore don't panic if it happens. My only advice (here's that advice again) is that you go and watch the group you think you are going to attend because it does make a difference which instructor you get. Pick one that you think DS will get-along with as they will be handling him (eventually) to get him to 'swim' to you and run across the wobble mat etc. DD was doing the swim by 6 months (about 2 - 3 meters) but the underwater passing started first lesson. As soon as DD could walk they had her running across the wobble mat and jumping in the water!!

Good night everyone....DS is down now until 3am (hopefully) so am going to get a good sleep in as DD is up at 5am every morning!!