in the bath. If you leave it too late, he may become fearful, and dislike putting his head in water. Of course, it’s possible to overcome this, but if he has grown up around water, he’s less likely to encounter this problem.Also take it slow. Learning to swim

, thus enabling children to practise their strokes. But there is also a school of thought that flotation devices create a false sense of security.Swimming for toddlers is, like other aspects of learning at this age, all about play. If you opt for lessons

Cobblers Cove, one of the best-loved hotels on the glitzy west coast of Barbados, is offering a great range of attractions and activities for its younger guests this year, including the opportunity to swim with turtles and learn watersports

From learning to throw spears in Ecuador to kayaking in Andalucia, The Family Adventure Company offers holidays to stimulate and inspire. For example, introduce your child to a fascinating new culture with a tour of Morocco, taking in the buzz

Enthusiastic gastropubs will love Sapori e Saperi (Flavours & Knowledge) Adventures, which offer gastronomic learning holidays for families near Lucca in Tuscany. The company aims to inspire children (aged five years and over) and their parents

for sporty families. At the junior sports academies, children can hone their skills in golf, rugby, tennis and football. The resort also has a children’s club, playgrounds, children’s menus, plus swimming lessons, dance classes, synchronised swimming

and older children, with everything from farm animals to feed to Wendy houses and buggy-friendly forest walks. A baby swimming course with the Swim Academy for Babies has also just been introduced in the indoor swimming pool. A week costs from £1,274 for a

SailingWhere? Club Vounaki, Ionian SeaWhy? You’re never too young to splash around in water and Sunsail’s children’s clubs in Greece introduce children as young as three to swimming and gentle canoeing. Between five and 17 years old, they can try

learn all about teamwork, not to mention the obvious benefits of getting them involved in sport. Help them join in, with a little something from our sports themed fashion roundup. From pretty prints at Rachel Riley to sporty shoes from Geox

Forte village, SardiniaThe well-equipped bungalows at Forte Village have been specifically designed to suit families and have access to three freshwater swimming pools.While parents relax at the spa or on the beach, children are invited to the Citta