Why Is Parental Involvement Important? Many young children can swim and play independently in the water. Some swim schools teach swimmers in the water without parents from a very young age. World Wide Swim School believes that parental involvement is important in the water until the age of 4. Lara can swim by herself. So […]
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.
Why do Babies Sometimes Ingest Water When Going Under?
Swimming lessons from a young age are very important. From the very first lesson in the swimming pool we are preparing baby for submersion under the water. It takes a lot of practice and a lot of conditioning but eventually you will have your baby swimming under water happily. Here, we discuss why babies ingest […]
What Can You Expect From a Child Under 3 in Swimming?
A child under 3 can be very independent in the water. With regular swimming lessons and constant practice, children can learn how to swim with ease and can be very confident in the water. All children learn at a different pace! Evie is 2 years and 8 months in this clip and has been participating […]
Push and Float Off a Ledge – Teaching Tips
This month we are sharing with you some footage of Evie at 10 months and Harper at 11 months of age. These two sisters are 3 and a half years apart but you can see that their achievements are quite similar. Both girls have mastered the independent push and float off the ledge. The big […]
When Should I Stop Swimming and Dry Off?
Some days they are full of energy and others they need plenty of sleep. Parents and teachers should be aware of this and plan swimming lessons and practice accordingly. Here, we discuss when should you stop swimming with your baby and dry off. Babies are little individuals Once a baby is tired and has had […]