How can small babies swim underwater?

Answer 1

newborn babys can swim underwater it is a natural instinct just like breathing but if you do throw your newborn in the pool make sure you blow in his/her face before you do when you blow in a babys face they automatically hold there breath Emily

Answer 2

Good distinction between "small" and "large" babies. Large babies can swim like adults do, generating force by flailing their arms and kicking their legs. Small babies, however, must eat large amounts of fiber to produce enough gas to keep afloat.

Answer 3

No.

In theory, if born underwater, something called the "mammal dive reflex" would kick in, causing the baby to hold its breath and remain supplied with oxygen through the umbilical cord until the placenta comes off and out.

Answer 4

No they cant as soon as they also cant walk. Babies can swim at the age when the start to walk approximately.

Respect yonuts

Answer 5

maybe because they were living inside a sack of water for nine months before being born