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New Families & Health Te Modern Family 35 Learn to swim with Water Babies


There are few things in life more important than teaching little ones how to swim. Highly trained teachers and expertly developed swim programmes for babies and toddlers, are vital in supporting families of all shapes, sizes, and blends in their swimming journey.


Being in the water


helps your baby move independently before they can crawl or walk


W


ater Babies takes each child on a journey of aquatic discovery, adventure and


purposeful play. Every lesson advo- cates


holistic learning through


creating adventures tailored to every stage, prioritising personal develop- ment and nurturing every little mind, body and soul through swimming. Water Babies believes in teaching


children the life-saving skill of swim- ming as early as possible. It teaches little ones from birth (their youngest water baby was just one day old!) to five years old, helping them to learn core aquatic skills, water safety, and swimming strokes as they progress to independent swimming.


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Not only will children learn key safety


skills, but building


water confidence from a young age also builds life confidence as they grow. Everything taught in the water is structured to align with little one’s key development milestones. Tere are many benefits of baby


and toddler swimming for little ones. Some of these include:


Physical benefits Being in the water helps your baby move independently before they can crawl or walk. It’s a safe place for them to explore their balance, meaning they’ll become a lot more coordinated out of the water, too.


Baby swimming also helps with little one’s eating and sleeping patterns.


Bonding time Te focused time in the water is a great opportunity for some special bonding time between you and your baby, through holding them close and skin-to-skin contact in the comforting warmth of the water. Your baby can smell you, feel your heart- beat, and hear your breathing, which all helps calm and relax them (and you). Tis stimulation all reminds them of the security and safety of the womb. Baby swimming lessons are the perfect place to connect with your baby, away from the bustle of daily life. And, it’s a place for you to have fun too,.


Keeping them safe Drowning is sadly still one of the leading causes of accidental death in children. Tere’s no better peace of mind than knowing that your little one can keep themselves safe both around and in the water. Introducing them to the water from birth will help prevent a fear devel- oping later and make them feel confident should they ever be in an emergency situation.


Accessibility Water is a leveller, a place where everyone can flourish and have fun in a non-competitive environment. Swimming has a whole range of benefits for babies and toddlers with


disabilities and learning difficul- ties. As well as the physical rewards swimming brings (such as the buoy- ancy in the water helping to reduce pressure on the bones and joints), it also helps improve their confidence. By focusing on the achievements of your little ones and not their limitations, their confidence will grow and grow. With lessons available across the


country, Water Babies will be there every step of the way to support you in your baby and toddler swim- ming journey. So when you’re ready, the team are ready.


Visit the website and start your baby swimming journey today waterbabies.co.uk


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