What’s the best age for your child to learn to swim? You might be surprised that they can start as babies, and it can be a wonderful time to introduce your little ones to swimming and swim safety. At Goldfish Swim School, babies can start Mini-Level swim classes at four months of age.
When Can I Start My Baby in Swim Lessons?
Goldfish Swim School’s Mini-Level classes offer parent participation for the youngest students and other non-parent classes for those who are older and a little more experienced. Kids ages four months to 35 months’ old benefit from Mini classes. It’s a nice bonding time for parents and kids, and for 25 minutes, kids will work with their instructor to learn how to be comfortable in the water, basic swim skills, and water safety. Goldfish Swim School’s pools are kept at 90 degrees to make the water inviting and comfortable for swimmers and parents.
Parent Involvement
The Goldfish Swim School Mini-Level classes are interactive, and parents hold their baby while supporting him or her through the various swim skills. Even with an instructor leading the session, parents guide their child and remain involved throughout the class. Parents help their tiny swimmer float on his or her back and even do an underwater dip or two while picking up the basics of how to swim, with the parent holding him or her the entire time. Parents are also taught how to properly support and progress their child’s skills so they can work with their child outside of class.
Classes
At each Goldfish Swim School Mini-Level class, children are taught beginner comfort skills, swim skills and underwater skills. Here are some examples of what parents can expect during a Goldfish Mini I class, which is designed for four to 15 month olds.
Beginner Comfort Skills. This is the perfect introduction for babies. With an adult in the water, everyone sings songs, practices tummy time, and gets the kids used to being comfortable. They’ll also practice their grasp reflex, move on to holding onto the wall and eventually inching their way down it — because once they’re ready, these baby swimmers will learn the proper technique to get out of the water safely: “elbow, elbow, tummy, knee.”
Swim Skills. The little swimmers work on their pulling paddle, do a short “Superman” glide, float on their backs in the sea otter position and practice kicking while holding onto the barbell.
Underwater Skills. For many kids, becoming accustomed to having water splashed in their faces and going underwater is easier to do the younger they start doing it. Goldfish Swim School instructors — along with parents — help kids be able to go underwater and hold their breath for a few seconds.
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