{"id":11218,"date":"2025-06-02T11:10:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/?page_id=11218"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T14:27:07","slug":"elephant-and-castle-baby-swimming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/swim-lessons\/parent-baby-swimming\/elephant-and-castle-baby-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"Elephant and Castle Baby Swimming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Main header pool section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_video_mp4=&#8221;https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/baby-swimming-video.mp4&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;608px&#8221; 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Please don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"mailto:info@cindysswimschool.co.uk\">contact us<\/a> if you have a question that we haven&#8217;t answered. 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There\u2019s no medical reason to delay swimming until after vaccinations. So, if you and your little one are ready, we\u2019d love to welcome you to the pool.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ever unsure or have specific health concerns, it\u2019s always a good idea to check in with your GP for peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What if my baby cries?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2ea3f2&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"400\" class=\"\">It\u2019s okay \u2014 and totally normal. Some babies cry a little (or even a lot!) when they\u2019re experiencing something new, and that\u2019s perfectly natural. The pool can be full of unfamiliar sights, sounds, and sensations, so it might take a little time for them to feel completely at ease.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"677\" class=\"\">We always take things gently and go at your baby\u2019s pace, with plenty of cuddles, songs, and encouragement along the way. With a bit of patience and consistency, most little ones settle in beautifully \u2014 and before you know it, they\u2019ll be splashing and smiling with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Do I need to be a confident swimmer to attend lessons with my baby?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#2ea3f2&#8243; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Not at all. You don\u2019t need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy baby swimming lessons \u2014 just comfortable being in the water and holding your baby.<\/p>\n<p>Our classes are held in shallow, warm water, and you\u2019ll always be within standing depth. You won\u2019t be expected to swim or go underwater yourself. 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