Turning underwater is an important water safety skill. Here the baby learns to turn to safety – either the parent, ledge or side of the pool. In some swim schools, this skill is initially introduced with a Humpty Dumpty song. As baby grows with age and physical capabilities they will learn to turn underwater and […]
Resources & Baby Swimming Tips For Parents
These articles are invaluable resources for parents. They include baby swimming tips and educational tips and techniques we recommend on implementing towards your child's development.
Building Trust In Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons
Why Building Trust During Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons is Crucial Building trust is an integral part of the “learn to swim” process. As Swimming Teachers, we need to be aware of the importance of building trust with the babies, toddlers, and children. In addition to building a great relationship with the swimmers, it is […]
Patience & The Learn To Swim Process
Swimming lessons are a great investment and it’s so important for every child to undergo the learn to swim process. You providing your children with a skill for life. In addition, you are giving them an advantage in the areas of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. A four-year study conducted by Griffith University has […]
Bath Time & Baby Swimming Lessons
During early bath time interactions, parents should focus on becoming relaxed handling their baby. These early experiences are baby swimming lessons. The easiest way to handle your baby is sharing a bath together. This is the perfect bonding experience. Practise moving your baby by rolling and spinning. When you do this make sure you leave […]
Top Tips on Teaching Infants to Swim
There are a number of important top tips on teaching infants to swim that parents should know and teachers should follow. We have all witnessed news headlines of young children tragically drowning, or being involved in near drowning incidents, from falling into an open water area. These kinds of accidents happen much too often and […]