Parent & Baby Program

A brief overview of our Parent and Baby program
Our water safety instructors are Red Cross certified and holds a current standard first aid certificate. Our Instructors are trained to teach parent and tot classes. They are patient, caring and they understand that each baby is an individual and to be treated accordingly.

What we expect from the parents . . .
Parents need to be relaxed, transferring calmness to their baby. Positive, proactive parenting, consistent practice and a gradual introduction of water to the face (above the surface) all combine for success.

What age do we take babies . . .
Some babies can start as young as 3 months if parents are comfortable and well adjusted with their new bundle of joy. The parent and tot program is a wonderful way to begin the bonding process.

Can both parents participate?
Both parents can participate, however not at the same time. Parents could alternate from week to week.

What would my baby wear?
Your baby must wear a pool diaper pants.

Comfort is the Key . . .

It is important to have your child comfortable before being introduced to the pool. Your baby needs to be relaxed in the swimming pool with you and feel at ease in the social setting of a group class.

We promote joyful water play, patiently dissolving any fear of the water.

What you can do to prepare your baby . . .
Months or weeks prior to the start of class initiate some water activities at bath time, such as: dripping water on the face, splashing water on the face in a gentle manor. By the time your baby is ready to begin class they will have accomplished their first major hurdle in learning to swim; being adjusted to water.

We keep it fun and playful, by using toys, songs, and some water devices. This will prepare your baby for the learned breath holding “Cue” during their initial submersions.

Once your child is adjusted to this new adventure, you will want to slowly and gradually over days and weeks adjust them to water dripped over their forehead. Eventually, you can smoothly pour a small stream of water down their forehead across their face, on the count of 1-2-3-pour (Several times a session)