Are you wondering whether you can take a newborn to baby swimming classes? You may be surprised to learn that babies can enjoy the water as a newborn and there are countless benefits to starting early. From stretching limbs to building muscle and coordination to...
by Cindy Britton, founder of Cindy's Swim SchoolTable of Contents Click the heading to find out more! Are you afraid of learning to swim? Why am I scared of swimming? How swimming lessons can help overcome fear 6 tips to help overcome your fear of swimming lessons Are...
If you've never learnt how to swim, but you're sick of missing out on the fun and you want to give swimming a go, you’ve come to the right place! At Cindy's we love teaching adults how to swim! Whether you are 30, 40 or 50 years old, or even in your 80s, it's never...
How to put on a child's swimming cap with long hair: Brush the child's hair to remove any tangles. Tie the child's hair into a ponytail or bun at the back of the head. Where you position the ponytail will help to place and stabilise the goggle straps. If the...
"My child is anxious about swimming. How do you help nervous swimmers?" Learning to swim is an essential life skill that not only promotes physical fitness from baby through to old age, but also builds confidence and ensures safety in and around all areas of water....
Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Swimming Click the question to jump to our answer! What age can babies swim? Can newborn babies swim? Why start swimming lessons early? How warm should the swimming pool be? What should my baby wear? Can my baby swim with dry skin...
With summer holidays officially underway, many of us will be getting the chance to swim at the beach. At Cindy’s Swim School we love all things swimming, and sea swimming is a big part of that! Being swimming fit makes other swimming activities all the more fun and...
Here at Cindy’s Swim School, holiday swimming crash courses are a very popular and vital part of our swimming programme and indeed a child’s swimming journey. Packing 4 or 5 weeks’ worth of lessons into 4 or 5 intensive swimming course days, can make all the...
All your swimming goggle questions answered 🙂 What swimming goggles should I buy? Getting the right children's swimming goggles for your aspiring fish is one of the most important and helpful things you can do to help your child to achieve their goals. Well...
How to make the transition from pre-school swimming lessons to after-school or weekend Your little one has turned 4-years old and is ready for reception, but what to do about their swimming lessons? Do they move to an after-school slot? Will it be too late? Will they...