Enjoy swimming with your baby!


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Baby swimming gives an early start to an active lifestyle. It enables little ones to exercise muscle groups that are otherwise restricted by their inability to sit up, stand or walk. Baby swimming also encourages them to feel both independent and self-confident as they discover how to move unaided, for short distances, through the water.


For you, the whole experience enables you and your baby to spend special bonding time together.


Cheltenham College offers Ducklings swimming lessons for babies from 6 months old in its large 25m indoor pool.


For more information, please contact David Ruffell, Centre Manager on 01242 705551 or email swimming@cheltenhamcollege.org


ost babies love being in water and there are many benefits to both you


Sleeping and nap time tips


leeping and nap times are really important for both your baby and you! We hope these tips will give you the very best baby snoozes!!


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• If your baby finds a bath stimulating, bathe them in the morning; if they find it relaxing, include it as part of the bedtime routine.


• Dress your baby for day and night time - make it part of the evening bedtime routine to change clothes, so your baby is prepared for sleep.


• Distinguish between daytime naps and night time sleep by closing curtains at night time and dimly light the bedroom (if at all); daytime naps should be in a light room.


• Time your daytime outings so that longer car journeys coincide with nap times and visits or activities are at livelier times.


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