Hong Kong – Hong Kong singer and actor Alex Fong, known locally as “Little Fong,” has taken to teaching his seven-month-old daughter, Isla, how to swim, sharing heartwarming footage of the infant instinctively kicking her legs in the water. The videos, posted on his social media on Tuesday, show the proud father guiding his daughter through early water familiarization exercises at home and at his own swimming school.
In a clip shared on Instagram, Fong is seen sitting in a bathtub with Isla cradled in his arms. He gently supports her body as she sits in the shallow water, allowing her to experience the sensation of water and its sounds. When Fong says, “Kick, kick, kick,” the baby responds by moving her legs in a paddling motion, much to his delight.
“Now she understands!” Fong exclaimed in the video. “She really gets it. Before, she needed me to show her first to do it.”
The singer, who runs his own swimming academy, posted the clip with a caption expressing his amazement. “She hasn’t even learned to say ‘daddy,’ but somehow she understands ‘kick, kick, kick,'” he wrote.
The video quickly drew responses from fellow celebrities, including actress Chen Minzhi, comedian Lu Mi Sui, and actor Ding Ziqao, who all praised Isla’s responsiveness. Radio DJ Zhu Xun commented that the baby had clearly inherited her father’s talent for swimming.
Fong, a former Hong Kong swimming team representative, has long been an advocate for water safety and early childhood swimming. He previously shared footage of Isla attending a session at his swimming school, where he introduced her to pool-based activities in a controlled environment.
Experts note that introducing infants to water as early as six months can help build comfort and confidence, though professional supervision and safety measures are critical. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children begin formal swimming lessons around age one, but parent-child water play can begin earlier under close supervision.
Fong’s approach—using gentle repetition and positive reinforcement in a familiar setting—aligns with recommended methods for early aquatic learning. By making water exposure a calm, playful experience, parents can help reduce the risk of fear or hesitation later in life.
The singer’s posts have also sparked broader conversation among his followers about infant swimming and safety. Many parents in the comments section shared their own experiences with baby swim classes, while others asked for tips on introducing their children to water.
As Fong continues to document his daughter’s milestones, his lighthearted parenting moments offer a relatable glimpse into celebrity family life—while also subtly promoting a message of water safety and early childhood development. For now, the “little fish” in the family appears to be taking her first strokes with remarkable ease.
