{"id":5003,"date":"2024-10-14T09:15:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T08:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/?p=5003"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:30:51","slug":"when-to-take-your-baby-swimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/when-to-take-your-baby-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"When to take your baby swimming and other questions answered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title comments=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_search disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_search][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; max_width=&#8221;780px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;ABeeZee||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]We\u2019re passionate about building confidence and water safety skills, and this is perhaps most important for our youngest swimmers. Parent and Baby swimming is a wonderful activity to enjoy together, and below we&#8217;ve compiled some frequently asked questions to help mums, dads, grandparents and guardians have the most enjoyable experience in the water with their little ones, however young they are!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Kalam|700|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; ul_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-1a900f0b-d096-4e30-8a6c-4ec385859d14&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|15px|10px|15px|false|true&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-1a900f0b-d096-4e30-8a6c-4ec385859d14%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions about Baby Swimming<\/h3>\n<p>Click the question to jump to our answer!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">What age can babies swim?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Can newborn babies swim?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Why start swimming lessons early<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">How warm should the swimming pool be?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">What should my baby wear?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Can my baby swim with dry skin or eczema?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Can my baby swim with reflux?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">What if my baby screams in their lesson?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">How long should babies stay in the water?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">How much do baby swimming lessons cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;ABeeZee||||||||&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Parenthood is an amazing and intense learning experience, from the moment you fall pregnant to the day your child fledges the nest. It can feel overwhelming to know what to focus on in your little one\u2019s early years! <strong>However, swimming lessons should be on your radar as one of the essentials to provide for your child.<\/strong> In this article I will explain why and (hopefully) answer all your questions about <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/swim-lessons\/parent-baby-swimming\/\">baby swimming lessons!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Why start swimming lessons early?<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from parent and baby swimming being a wonderful activity to do together, studies have shown that swimming lessons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimkidsaz.com\/pdfs\/SwimmingBabies.pdf\">appear to improve children\u2019s cognitive ability<\/a>; in other words, children who start swimming from babies and pre-school are smarter than those who don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Study shows kids are smarter if they swim\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fmh1sOTo4Iw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The benefits of consistent swimming continue to have a massive impact on your child <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimming.org\/assets\/Are-Adolescent-Swimmers-Cleverer.pdf\">through adolescence into adulthood, by enhancing short- and long-term cognitive function, which provides wider transferable cognitive benefits to other aspects of their lives<\/a>. In short, providing your child with consistent early years swimming lessons, will give them a huge boost later on in life in many different areas and for many years to come.<\/p>\n<h2>Swimming lessons can save your child\u2019s life<\/h2>\n<p>While that is a pretty impressive reward for teaching your child how to swim from infancy, the biggest and most important reason that swimming is vital from as young as possible is because it is a <em><strong>lifesaving skill<\/strong><\/em>. Just this week there was another unfortunate drowning of a child in an English swimming pool. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/society\/2023\/jul\/13\/parents-urged-talk-water-safety-rise-child-drownings-england\">In the UK 84 children drowned in the last three years<\/a> and nearly half of those were children under five \u2013 a very sad and completely preventable statistic. <em>Is it worth the risk not to teach your child how to swim?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now, many parents ask, what could my newborn possibly learn at four weeks old?? And our answer is a lot!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Can newborn babies swim?<\/h2>\n<p>Can newborn babies actually swim? We haven\u2019t met one yet! But are they happy being supported and moved through warm water? Most of the time it&#8217;s a resounding yes!<\/p>\n<p>A newborn up to three months old isn&#8217;t capable of blowing bubbles and kicking across the pool, but <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/newborn-swimming\/\">newborn swimming<\/a> is brilliant in helping your little one\u2019s muscles and joints loosen, after being cramped up inside mom\u2019s tummy for so many months. The feeling of a warm wet surrounding is particularly calming to them, as it brings them back to what they know and feel safe in. With the right swimming programme, your baby will be guided through every developmental stage, learning things as they are ready along the way, whilst loosening up, gaining coordination and building muscles and confidence in their fun swimming lessons! <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/newborn-swimming\/\">Click for more questions answered about newborn swimming<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And as we have all experienced in our own learning journeys, repetition and layering are key to gaining a strong and confident understanding of whatever we learn. The same goes for babies, <strong>especially babies<\/strong>, as this is exactly how they have to learn everything!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">When to take your baby swimming?<\/h2>\n<p>So, now that you are keen to take your baby swimming, when is the best time to take them? The answer to this question really depends on your preference and your baby. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/common-health-questions\/childrens-health\/can-my-baby-go-swimming-before-or-after-vaccinations\/\">According to the NHS guidelines, there is no age limit on how old your baby must be to start swimming lessons.<\/a> It is perfectly safe to take your baby swimming at any age, before or after vaccinations. We have taught some babies as young as a few weeks and they have been very happy in the water.<\/p>\n<h2>What age can babies swim by themselves?<\/h2>\n<p>What never ceases to amaze us at Cindy\u2019s Swim School, is how much babies learn at such young ages! With consistent swimming lessons, we have had many 18 month olds swimming short distances independently and two year olds swimming ten metres unaided!<\/p>\n<p>Although each baby is unique, most babies fall into developmental leaps, and usually make their leaps around the same age. If your little one has consistent swimming lessons from about two months, they should be able to swim even a short distance (one to two metres) by the time they are two years old.<\/p>\n<p>Our programme is specifically designed to teach babies water safety from day one, which teaches them <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/baby-1-taus-swimming-journey\/\">vital water safety skills such as monkey-walking to the steps, floating on their backs unaided, being submerged and popping on their backs unaided, and jumping in and turning around to find the wall.<\/a> These and other water safety tips will be taught to your little one as they naturally develop the necessary gross and minor motor skills needed with which to do each exercise.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\">How warm should the swimming pool be?<\/h2>\n<p>Babies are very sensitive to changes in temperature, so all babies under six months should swim in pools of at least 30 degrees, babies from birth to three months should swim in warmer pools of at least 32 degrees. All our pools we have <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/swim-lessons\/parent-baby-swimming\/\">baby lessons<\/a> in are at the recommended temperatures for your babies to swim in a warm and comforting pool. When babies become older though, going into toddler years and beyond, a slightly colder pool introduces them to a more realistic water temperature that they\u2019re most likely to encounter at the beach and whilst on holiday at various pools. This also teaches them to be able to enjoy all types of water temperatures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\">What should my baby wear while swimming?<\/h2>\n<p>To keep pools safe and clean for us all to swim, all babies are required to wear a neoprene nappy and a baby swim nappy to swim until they are toilet trained. This is to ensure that any oopsies are definitely caught before they enter the pool. 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Swimming caps and goggles can also be a great swimming aid when your baby becomes a toddler, <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/what-are-the-best-swimming-goggles-for-children\/\">check out our article on goggles and swim caps here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6\">Can my baby swim with dry skin or eczema?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, your baby can swim. Most pools are chlorinated to keep all swimmers safe and although this may dry the skin out a little, there are simple things we can do to combat this.<\/p>\n<h4>Top tips<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply a layer of a non-soluble creme, for example Vaseline, before swimming.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a rash vest or swim in an all-in-one over the neoprene nappy.<\/li>\n<li>Shower and apply cream immediately after swimming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"7\">Can my baby swim with reflux?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, learning just a few tricks will allow your baby to still enjoy all the fun to be had in the swimming pool. Be sure to tell your teacher at your first swimming lesson and they will keep an eye out for what kind of reflux response your baby has and assist you accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8\">What if my baby screams in their lesson?<\/h2>\n<p>Like everything we do with babies, sometimes babies will cry or scream. This is completely normal and your teacher will be experienced with babies crying. Usually we will set a few toys out in a quieter spot in the pool to let you and your baby get used to the water while distracting them from the new surroundings. Once your baby has settled the teacher will bring you into the exercises in the lesson.<\/p>\n<p>Please remember, if your baby cries, that is fine. Keep reassuring them, they are just expressing themselves. Your baby swimming teacher knows this, so don\u2019t be upset or embarrassed if your baby screams. We have been there too! Simply stay calm and give them a hug and distract them with a toy&#8230; in no time they will love the water!<\/p>\n<h4>Top tips<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bath time<\/strong> is always an extension of your lessons. Singing the same songs and doing some of the excercies at home too will make swimming part of their daily routine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be calm and relax<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re not feeling at ease, or feel all anxious in the lesson, please let your teacher know. They will be happy to talk you through anything you need and explain what we are doing anything in the lessons and why.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have fun<\/strong> showing your baby the water is fun! Blow bubbles, splash, play. This will set the foundation that water and swimming are fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"9\">How long should babies stay in the water?<\/h2>\n<p>We find 30 minutes to be the perfect amount of time for babies to enjoy their lessons without getting over tired. 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Parent and Baby swimming is a wonderful activity to enjoy together, and below we&#8217;ve compiled some frequently asked questions to help mums, dads, grandparents and guardians have the most enjoyable experience in the water with their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":5011,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h2>How to make the transition from pre-school swimming lessons to after-school or weekend<\/h2><p>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 cope? Or if you pause swimming lessons so they can adjust to school, will they forget everything? Will their water confidence take a knock?<\/p><p><strong>These are all questions that most parents are faced with when their children start their school journey.<\/strong><\/p><p>We as parents have all learned the hard way, if you don\u2019t use it, you lose it. Add in the million things that our children need to learn on a daily basis - this statement couldn\u2019t be more true. If they are not using swimming in their week to week routines, their bodies and brains will lose \u2018it\u2019 in order to make space for the million other things they need to concentrate on and learn. After putting in all the effort, time (and money!) into building a solid swimming foundation for your little ones, would it not be such a waste if they lost it all and had to start over again?<\/p><h2>So, how do you support your child to continue swimming after the school day or week?<\/h2><p>At Cindy's, we care about our swimmers and want their time with us to be the best it can be. <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/swim-lessons\/toddler-swimming-lessons\/\">Our toddlers have such an amazing time in their lessons<\/a>, learning so much and gaining so much confidence, but most importantly, building a solid foundation from which to dive into their full stroke swimming journeys.<\/p><p>We thought it would be helpful to explain the ways we support our young swimmers whilst they settle into big school (or reacclimatise to being back from the long summer holidays) and why it is so beneficial for your little ones to continue their fun swimming journey!<\/p><h3>Look for teachers who are trained to support little learners (and their parents)<\/h3><p>We actively and regularly train our passionate and dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/swimming-teachers-coaches\/\">teachers<\/a> on how best to support new school goers, or those swimmers who are just going back to school after the holidays. Our lesson plans are specifically designed to build on their swimming foundations, whilst taking time to build back strength and fitness, as they settle into their after school routines. Our teachers also know to take it easy for the first few weeks while your little ones may be tired. With our open door policy, we always encourage parents to regularly update their teachers on anything that might be helpful in having happy and confident swimmers.<\/p><h3>Seek our structured lessons that are aligned with your child's development<\/h3><p>Our lessons are structured in a way to prepare our toddler swimmers to seamlessly transition from smaller groups to <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/swim-lessons\/childrens-learn-to-swim\/\">4:1 lessons<\/a>. Our layering teaching structure keeps exercises familiar whilst progressing swimmers at a steady pace. Their physical and mental development guide them through the teaching program so that they will only learn more technical and physically challenging strokes and exercises when they are ready. So, you can be sure that your child will not be pushed beyond what they can cope with.<\/p><h3>Continuity is your friend! Sticking with lessons is easier than pausing<\/h3><p>When a swimmer takes a break from swimming for a period of time, it can be detrimental to their learning journey. They may lose the confidence they have built in their lessons, as well as the fitness and strength they have worked so hard on achieving. By continuing with lessons, your child will be familiar with the routine of visiting the pool, getting ready, following instructions and will keep making progress.<\/p><h3>Physical, fun, regular exercise is so good for your four year old!<\/h3><p>Indeed exercise is sooooo good for all of us! It helps to keep things moving in every way, releasing feel good emotions, which keep us happy, motivated and help us sleep. Even if your child seems tired after the school day, a swimming pool is a totally different environment for physical exertion that will quickly enliven and refresh them. Especially in the winter months, the places and variety of sports we can do with our little ones in London drop substantially. Swimming lessons offer a weekly activity in a fun, warm environment, with a swell bunch of people - what\u2019s not to love!<\/p><h3>Don't end up on the dreaded <em>Waiting List<\/em><\/h3><p>Every year we see toddler swimmers take a break from swimming, to help settle them into school. When this happens, those slots open up to new customers coming in. As we have limited space, this leads to a lot of disappointment, when customers try to return a few weeks into the new term. This is as disappointing for us, as we always try to accommodate and hate to see eager swimmers not swimming, but we just don't have the space.<\/p><h3>Training and management<\/h3><p>If you are not happy with your lessons, or have any concerns, please do let us know! We strive to deliver to you the best swimming lessons and experience here at Cindy's, which we cannot do without customer feedback.<\/p><p>All complaints, concerns and queries are dealt with as an immediate priority and we can usually correct or improve things pretty quickly. We have a thorough training program in place, which means that our teachers are always learning and perfecting their craft, all so that they can give you the best lessons in SW London!<\/p><p>Likewise, if you and your little ones are enjoying your swimming journey with us at Cindy\u2019s, please do give us a shout out on Google, Facebook, and Instagram! <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/charities\/\">We have a wonderful referral in place for all our favourite charities<\/a>. 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