Babies (5-15 months)

Warm pool, congenial surroundings and facilities and well-informed, enthusiastic teachers are all important factors in their success.

The ultimate aim is to build a baby’s enjoyment of the water, and to teach the necessary skills to promote water confidence and safety, through fun, games and songs.

Learning takes place at the child’s pace, not when the teacher says, or when the parent wants it, but when the child is capable, relaxed and ready. Our teachers ensure that babies work within their capabilities. Parents are included in the lessons, and come into the pool with baby.

• Physical development of motor skills and balance
• Increased strength
• Improved self-esteem and confidence developed through the freedom of movement in the water
• Develop social skills such sharing, interacting and taking turns 

By the end of this level, a baby should be proficient in the following:

• Submersion
• Floating
• Reaching up for the parent
• Entering the pool
• Back floating
• Kicking
• Increased endurance and lung capacity