Contrary to the belief of many parents who wait until their children are older to let them swim, these babies are proving that you're never too young to enjoy a refreshing dip in the water.
Captured by Russian photographer Andrey Nekrasov, a series of heartwarming photographs showcase infants and toddlers confidently swimming underwater, displaying an innate talent for it.
Nekrasov, hailing from Bezhetsk, Tver, has established himself as an underwater photographer, skillfully capturing the children in various poses. Most of them took to swimming remarkably well, with one little girl even donning a cute tutu for her underwater adventure.
In his captivating series, Russian photographer Andrey Nekrasov beautifully captures the enchanting sight of babies swimming underwater. One particular image depicts a sweet little girl adorned with a headband and a purple tutu, nervously gripping onto a ball while gracefully gliding beneath the water's surface.
Having built his career as an underwater photographer, Andrey Nekrasov, hailing from Bezhetsk, Tver, continues to captivate with his remarkable work. One of his captivating images showcases a baby, dressed in only a nappy, energetically kicking their legs and arms as they acclimate to the water.
In another endearing photograph, a delightful little girl, adorned with a white headband and a purple tutu, nervously holds onto a yellow ball while diving underwater, creating a truly enchanting scene.
One nervous-looking infant dons a red sun hat with a matching romper suit as they paddle through the water.
Another can’t seem to work out what is happening, as he looks up at the world on the surface as he paddles.
Babies can start swimming straight away after birth, though most baby swim classes will start at six weeks. Pictured: A baby girl in a two piece swimsuit and pretty headband looks like a pro as she swims around underwater
Nekrasov is a professional diver that has been working in underwater photography since 1984. Pictured: A confused baby boy keeps his eye on the world at the surface as he dives underwater
According to Baby Centre, babies can start swimming straight away after birth, though most baby swim classes will start at six weeks so their mothers can take them as new mums are advised to wait until they are six weeks postpartum to start swimming.
Babies should only swim in pools that are at least 32 degrees celsius to avoid them being getting too cold, but many public pools will be below this temperature.
The photographer Nekrasov is a professional diver that has been working in underwater photography since 1984, according to his website.
His other subjects have included pregnant women underwater, animal photographer and pictures of shipwrecks.
Nekrasov’s other subjects have included pregnant women underwater, animal photographer and pictures of shipwrecks. Pictured: A baby in an adorable sunhat and matching romper suit looks unsure about learning this new skill
New mums are advised to wait until they are six weeks postpartum to start swimming with their babies. Pictured: A little boy in a white outfit looks a little fearful as he explores his new underwater world
