enrichment class baby

how old will you send your baby to enrichment class like swimming, drawing. Not just for learning the skills but also help them socialise since nowadays lot parents only gv birth one child.

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Swimming I sent at a very very young age of 4-5 months It was a parent and child swim class For me swim is a life skill that everyone should have and eventually as they get older, they are confident in water and u don’t have to worry so much but must still watch out. Drawings and all I didn’t That I would leave to them to decide what they want. Introduced at home drawing, painting etc etc Music, crafts etc Many options available online so can search and see what to do But we always bring him out to playground, have play dates etc etc for interaction and social skills

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I'll say wait till your child knows how to express himself/herself before you do so, because he/she can tell you his/her interests instead of you sending them to whatever you think they like/would be good for them! For social skills, you don't have to take enrichment classes for that - things like play dates with family/friends could help, or simply just letting your child learn how to interact with the other kids they see at play areas outside :)

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It depends on the child. For drawing classes perhaps about 15 months? Let them be exposed to these drawing activities first for a few months (with supervision) and gauge their interest, before sending them for classes.

I introduce my boys to music appreciation classes at Yamaha when they were 3 years old. Just exposure to different music instruments and rhythms, what you can do with them, and lots of mingling time with other kids.

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My children started swimming lessons from 5 years, drawing lessons at 4 years and dance lessons at 6 years

I started my boy swimming when he was 4 months old. It helped build water confidence and is a life skill

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i only bring mine to some impromptu classes and playdates at somewhere near 8months old

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Swimming can be since birth I guess. Drawing maybe after 3 years old

6 months