Parafield Gardens Swim School

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WaterBabies
The fun starts here.......

Waterbabies classes are about having fun through aquatic play and allows you, the parent/carer to learn all about swimming and water safety along with your child.

The benefits of baby swimming are unique, uplifting and contribute not only to swimming but to the positive development of the whole child. 

Our classes are designed to provide a caring and nurturing place in which to give your little waterbaby a fun, relaxed and enjoyable environment to experience the joys of water.

Songs, games & skills are gently interwoven together and are designed to slowly begin the process of water familiarisation for your little waterbaby.  Parents & children can experience relaxed, uninterupted time together learning to swim and play all year round in our 32 degree indoor heated pool.

Waterbabies 1:   4 mths - 18mths
Waterbabies 1 provides water familiarisation through songs & games.  We introduce important water skills such as submerging, floating, holding poolside and kicking

Waterbabies 2:   18mths - 2 1/2 years
Waterbabies 2 provides water awareness and respect as our little ones begin to experiment with their independence.  We continue to work on Waterbabies 1 skills and introduce independent swimming with a backfloat, jumping into the pool and longer submerges.

All waterbabies are required to have a parent/guardian in the pool with them.

Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear a waterproof nappy.

Throughout the waterbabies class your child will recieve different certificates for achieving skills.  Your baby's photo will appear on some of the certificates providing a lovely photographic memory for you and your family for years to come.

• Babies can start swimming lessons at 4 months old, however, a baby needs to be at least 6 months old before learning to submerge under the water.
• Through a system of teaching & repeating skills babies are taught to hold their breath, float on their back, hold the side of the pool and kick their legs.
• As babies devopmental skills increase so does their ability to kick and paddle their legs and begin to learn to swim with a backpack.
• When children turn 18mths they may move up to Waterbabies 2.
• Waterbabies 2 teaches independence from the parent and respect for the water by developing waiting and listening skills.
• All children develop and achieve at different stages.  Enjoy every moment as each small step is one closer to success at swimming.
• If your baby has been unwell and you would prefer not to submerge, please tell your instructor.
• Our instructors are qualified and experienced in teaching young babies to swim.  Join a class today and discover the joys and benefits of waterbabies.
  

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