Podcast Episode

It's Swim Time, Baby!

Whatcha Expecting?··26 August 2026·29 min

About this episode

It’s summer, so you know what that means…it’s time to go for a swim! This week, Kate’s baby-almost-toddler had his first swim lesson. Claire’s son, meanwhile, has been in swim lessons for awhile, and Joe’s kids are basically on the Olympic swim team at this point. Hear Joe’s hot takes on swim lessons for babies, Kate’s anxieties about submerging her baby, and Claire’s experiences getting Rodney comfortable in the water. Don’t be shy, dive right in…get it?!CW: Reference to child loss and drowning Weekly Plugs:Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo.Music by Christopher MorucciFollow @whatchaexpecting.Vanilla Cold BrewTonic water EspressoBath tubs