{"id":7929,"date":"2024-08-19T10:28:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/?p=7929"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:36:21","slug":"newborn-swimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/newborn-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Swimming Lessons &#8211; Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; 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_margin=&#8221;|553px||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_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;4.27.0&#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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you wondering whether you can take a newborn to baby swimming classes?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 creating special bonding moments, baby swimming is an amazing experience for parents, carers and their babies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll dive into everything you need to know about introducing your newborn to the pool. We&#8217;ll cover essential safety tips, what to wear, and even fun games to play. Get ready to discover the joy of swimming with your little one!<\/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; 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 Newborn Swimming Classes<\/h3>\n<p>Click the question to jump to our answer!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#can\">Can newborn babies go to swimming classes?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#newborns\">Can newborns swim in chlorinated pools?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What should newborns wear when swimmming?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#should\">Should I use a newborn swim float?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How should I hold my baby in the pool?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#benefits\">What are the benefits of taking a young baby swimming?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Top tips when taking a young baby to their first swimming class<br \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;can&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#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<h3>Can Newborn Babies Go to Swimming Classes?<\/h3>\n<p>In a word, yes! Babies can go swimming at any age. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/a-guide-to-immunisations-for-babies-up-to-13-months-of-age\/a-guide-to-immunisation-for-babies-up-to-13-months-of-age-from-february-2022\">NHS guidance<\/a> states that babies don&#8217;t have to wait until after their immunisations before they can swim. It is advised that parents with babies who are born prematurely liaise with their doctor before they head to the pool.<\/p>\n<p>Mothers are generally advised to wait until after their 6-week postpartum check-up before swimming themselves. However, there&#8217;s no reason another family member can&#8217;t take the baby to the pool before then. So, dads, why not grab your swimming trunks and have some fun with your little one in the pool!<\/p>\n<p>A few things to think about before you take your newborn to the water<\/p>\n<p>Newborn babies are more sensitive to temperature changes, as they cannot regulate their body temperature as well as adults. So, check with the pool before booking that the water temperature in the pool is warm, 32C for babies under 3 months. Cold water can quickly lower a baby\u2019s body temperature, leading to hypothermia.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to keep the swimming sessions short initially (20 minutes)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and gradually increase the time as the baby becomes more comfortable in the water.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;newborns&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#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<h3>Can newborns swim in chlorinated pools?<\/h3>\n<p>Chlorine can make skin a little dry. To help prevent skin dryness, thoroughly rinse your baby with cool fresh water after swimming and apply a baby moisturiser.<\/p>\n<p>If your baby does have a skin condition, it\u2019s important to moisturise with a non soluble cream to create a boundary between the skin and water before swimming. Vaseline is great and using a swim suit with full arms and legs on top of 2 swim nappies can help.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;what&#8221; _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<h3>What should newborns wear when swimming?<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>When taking a newborn swimming, it&#8217;s important to choose the right swimwear and accessories to ensure their comfort, safety, and hygiene. Here are some recommendations:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swim Nappies are Essential!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are both disposable and reusable options available. Disposable swim nappies designed for use in the water are available at most supermarkets. Alternatively, you can purchase a reusable swim nappy, made from super soft neoprene. These are also more environmentally friendly \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>At Cindy\u2019s we require all babies to use a swim nappy and a neoprene baby swim nappy, which goes over the swim nappy ensuring there are no accidents in the pool! Here\u2019s a link to the reusable swim nappies and neoprene swim nappies that we use. These nappies are supposed to be tight, so that if your newborn has a no.2 in the water, the nappies catch it before it goes in the water.<\/p>\n<p>You can purchase these items online from <a href=\"https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/shop\/\">Cindy&#8217;s Swim Shop.<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; 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_margin=&#8221;-40px|530px||auto|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Neoprene swim nappy&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x5a;||divi||400&#8243; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; module_class=&#8221;product-title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Kalam||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; custom_css_free_form=&#8221;.product-title h3 {text-transform:none!important;}&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cindysswimschool.co.uk\/staging2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Neoprene-dolphins.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Zoggs Ripper Junior Goggles&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Neoprene-dolphins&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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; custom_padding=&#8221;||5px|||&#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>Both a neoprene swim nappy and a reusable swim nappy are required for each lesson. 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Many of our parents just stick to the swim nappy and neoprene, whilst other parents like to add an extra layer. Just make sure that whatever you buy, that it isn\u2019t too restricting for the baby to move their arms and legs, or that it\u2019s too heavy, which can affect buoyancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rash Vest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your baby has sensitive skin, a rash vest or a full length swim suit can provide an extra layer of protection against chlorine. If you choose to buy a \u2018rashy\u2019, make sure that it fits snugly, so as not to affect arm flexibility and movements too much, or to affect buoyancy, as rash vests which are too large can collect too much water, making it harder to move in the water comfortably.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Large Towel with a Hood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a large towel with a hood to wrap your baby immediately after swimming and prevent them from getting chilled. 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Babies can go swimming at any age. NHS guidance states that babies don\u2019t have to wait until after their immunisations before they can swim. It is advised that parents with babies who are born prematurely liaise with their doctor before they head to the pool.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Mothers are generally advised to wait until after their 6-week postpartum check-up before swimming themselves. However, there\u2019s no reason another family member can\u2019t take the baby to the pool before then. So, dads, why not grab your swimming trunks and have some fun with your little one in the pool!<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->A few things to think about before you take your newborn to the water<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Newborn babies are more sensitive to temperature changes, as they cannot regulate their body temperature as well as adults. 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These nappies are supposed to be tight, so that if your newborn has a no.2 in the water, the nappies catch it before it goes in the water.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->A Swimsuit<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->If you know that the pool you are going to runs their air or water temperature a little colder, a swimsuit can help to keep your baby warm by adding a little more insulation.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Comfort for your baby and ease of putting on the swimsuit are both important factors when deciding which swimsuit, if any, is best. Many of our parents just stick to the swim nappy and neoprene, whilst other parents like to add an extra layer. 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A swim float is designed to give older children extra support, once they can hold their own heads up and are consciously trying to move from one place to another in the pool.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->At Cindy\u2019s we never use swim floats that attach to the baby or toddler, as we want to teach them what their capabilities are with and without a float, so that our swimmers learn what they can do in the water from day one. 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Sharing this warm and fuzzy experience with your newborn has so many benefits, here are a few:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\uf004<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Bonding<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Having close skin to skin contact will help you bond with them, in an environment that they are familiar with.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\uf004<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Improve baby's flexibility<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Your newborn has been confined to a warm and cosy, but rather cramped environment for the last 10 months. One of the biggest challenges they will face once born, is loosening and lengthening their limbs, so that they can start building muscle and coordination in preparation for those important developmental leaps, such as sitting and crawling. Swimming with your newborn will massively help in this endeavour! At Cindy\u2019s, our baby teachers work alongside your baby\u2019s development, helping you and them every step of the way, by teaching the correct holds, whilst slowly helping them learn to loosen and move their limbs with specific exercises and games. You and your newborn will also learn vital water safety skills from day one, as well as submersion techniques, so that they will be pushing off the mat into the water in no time!<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\uf004<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Introduce Water Skills<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Swimming is a life skill, and teaching your newborn how to swim will protect them for many years to come, whilst also introducing them to a wonderful life of water fun! It really is NEVER too early to learn, as that is literally what babies are programmed to do \u2013 learn! And they do this from day one. So why not teach them something that will save their lives, and has so many incredible benefits! Your newborn could start learning to blow bubbles in as little as three lessons. This is Tau already blowing bubbles in his third lesson in the video below: <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Babies really are incredible!! For some examples of young babies learning different foundation exercises, go check out our swimming journey page.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\uf004<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Bathtime bonus<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Swimming lessons are your best bathtime helper! 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