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The toddlers look skeptical. One brave girl dips her face, grabs a ring, and surfaces with a triumphant gasp.

In a city defined by winding bayous and backyard pools, a new wave of "aquatic kindergarten" is turning terrified two-year-olds into confident swimmers. sugar+land+toddler+swim+lessons

"At the playground, the other moms ask two questions," jokes Sarah Chen, whose 20-month-old, Emma, just passed her "float-and-call" test. "First: 'What preschool are you using?' Second: 'Is your kid water-safe?' If you say no, you feel like a negligent parent." The toddlers look skeptical