DS is 2.5 and loves the water. We did mommy and me classes from 6 months-1 year, and since then have been in pools with him regularly. If anything, I wish he were a little more afraid of the water!

We will probably start swimming lessons again in the next few months. We have never used water wings or floaties or a life vest when he swims, it just didn't occur to me because the mommy and me class didn't use them. A friend saw a picture of him and was shocked that we have him in the pool without these things (to clarify - he doesn't swim by himself, we are always holding him, but he does jump off the side into our arms, and we let go of him at the edge so he can practice climbing out by himself).

So the question is - should we be using water wings or something similar? Will they be required for preschool age swimming lessons?