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Want your child to feel comfortable in water? Here’s how.

A common question at our swim school is “When will I see her doing strokes?” If you pause to think about your child learning to swim, what is it you visualise? Most likely, they’re swimming freestyle, independently, with confidence through the water. But for this to happen, and for your child to feel comfortable in water, there’s quite a bit of behind-the-scenes work to get them there.

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Lil' Squirts

Building water trust together

What your baby will experience:

  • Safe, comfortable holds that encourage exploration
  • Gentle breath control using visual cues (never stressed or shocked)
  • Discovering how water supports and holds them
  • Learning to hold onto the wall and you—their first safety skill

Why this matters:
This precious stage builds the foundation for a lifetime relationship with water. Through playful bonding, your baby learns that water is safe, supportive, and wonderful.

What you’ll learn:

  • Confident holds that keep your baby safe and comfortable
  • How to teach breath holding without stress
  • Supporting your baby as they explore buoyancy and floating
  • Safe entry and exit techniques with your baby
  • How to encourage independent wall holding using the grasp reflex

Water Safety Focus:
Your baby will learn to fall into the water and turn around to hold onto the wall—a crucial survival skill.