Baby will start to swim through the water using primitive actions like a dolphin wriggle or the crawling action. Baby is starting to become increasingly independent in the water. Between 12 to 18 months, baby becomes very mobile. They will have mastered crawling, walking and will begin running. Baby’s ability to move purposefully will correlate […]
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Baby’s First Swim in the Pool – Teaching Tips
Learning to swim can start at any age. However, 4-8 months is the perfect time to start formal learn to swim lessons. Parents are more confident interacting with their baby. In addition, baby is gaining better neck control and a real interest in new and exciting situations. Baby’s growth and development will determine the suitability of skills […]
Building Breath Control in the Water
Breath control is an essential element in the learn to swim process. By teaching children breath control, we make the first submersion, free from fuss and trauma. Teaching breath control to babies from 0-2 years is best done by conditioning. Here, we prepare baby for their first under water experience. This is by conditioning them […]
What should my child learn during swimming lessons?
Child swimming programs should follow a building block approach in teaching children to swim. Regardless of when you commence swimming lessons, the learn to swim process should follow the progressive principals of water familiarisation, breath control, submersion, floating, propulsion and learning to breath. Learning water safety skills should come into play during all of these […]
Shut the Gate! – Questions For Pool Owners
According to the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia there were 39 drowning deaths in swimming pools in 2013/2014. For this reason it is essential that pool owners ensure that the gate is secure, in good working order and kept shit so that little ones can’t get into the pool area. If you are a […]