eng Science and Education Publishing Journal of Physical Activity Research 2574-4437 2021-09-24 6 2 107 111 10.12691/jpar-6-2-7 JPAR2021627 article Molly B. Johnson molly.johnson2@ascension.org 1 2 Elizabeth D. Boriack 3 Carlee M. McConnell 3 Karla A. Lawson 3 4 Trauma and Injury Research Center, Dell ChildrenĄ¯s Medical Center, Austin, TX, USA Trauma Services, Dell ChildrenĄ¯s Medical Center, Austin, TX, USA Swimming is a common pastime and important developmental activity for toddlers. The aim of this research was to explore changes in swim routines for toddlers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An online survey asked 448 caregivers of toddlers about changes they made to their swimming routine due to the pandemic. Many participants reported swimming less often and delaying swimming lessons for their toddlers. Compared with typical routines, during the pandemic, there were significant differences in how often caregivers swam with their toddler and in the percentage of caregivers who reported swimming with their toddler in open water, at public pools, and at friendsĄ¯ or relativesĄ¯ pools, but not in home pools. Results highlight a reduction in access to water, swimming opportunities, and swimming lessons for toddlers as a result of COVID-19. Future research should identify long-term consequences the changes may have on water familiarity and competency, physical activity, and drowning risk. http://pubs.sciepub.com/jpar/6/2/7/jpar-6-2-7.pdf fitness health behavior injury management youth physical activity