‘NURTURING BABIES IN WATER’

Our ‘Nurturing Babies in Water’ sessions (8 weeks to 4 months old) are uniquely designed for a new baby in mind. We run a 25 minute session on a Wednesday afternoon at 4pm. (term - time only). Newborn babies are highly sensitive to sensory stimulation. Their introduction to a pool environment at this time requires special teaching to lower the risk of age-inappropriate stimulation that can be damaging to them as they grow. They will start to learn and explore the water through the discovery of their own body. Through the loving touch and parental tones, your baby will start to develop and become aware of their own individual senses:

  • Taste

  • Smell

  • Sight

  • Hearing

  • Touch

Our bespoke programme shows you how to support and hold your baby whilst your baby is given time to adjust and take in their new surroundings. An introduction to water at this early stage can also be transferable to bath times, where you can take your new found skills to make bath time a special moment for all the family to enjoy.  We will support you in discovering you and your baby's own rhythm in the water as well as teaching various holds and learning to swim together. These sessions are not only an introduction to water for your baby but we also create a relaxing environment at a slower pace where you can enjoy some valuable relaxation time with your little one and others, no more than 6 babies in a class and up to 2 parent / carers can attend these sessions.

These sessions are also ideal for babies with sensitive needs and premature babies with weight from 10lbs.

You are welcome to continue in these sessions until your baby is ready, from 4 months you can join our larger group sessions on a Tuesday to further develop their skills.

PRICE

Our price for a 25 mins session is £14. We do not operate on a ‘pay per session’ basis. Payment is required in advance of the block starting.

WHY US?

“I would highly recommend Carla at Baby Swim Splash. The lessons are well structured and engaging. Carla will help and support you throughout the lesson. You are allowed two adults in the pool with your child, so plenty of support. The groups are small and tailored to you and your little one. You are definitely not ‘just a number’ in these classes. I have just signed up for my third term.” April Fairham - Mar’24

“Carla and the team are kind, friendly and professional. We love coming each week and my son has become such a water baby under their care and guidance. We feel super confident handling him in the water and our son has the confidence to enjoy, relax and make the most of the sessions. The pool is lovely and warm and it’s a really calm and relaxing environment. Each session has different activities and they are really imaginative and engaging. We started when our son was 8 weeks old and he is now 6 months old and we will continue to come. I cannot recommend them enough - thank you!” Charlotte Darrington - Feb’24

“My little boy loved his first experience of swimming with Carla. The team were so patient and helpful and everything’s at the pace of your baby which I thought was so important. The knowledge was fantastic and both my baby and myself came away with so much confidence and love for swimming together. We particularly loved all the colourful floats and toys! The information provided before the lessons covered everything you would need to know and this really put me at ease before our first lesson. Would highly recommend!” Lydia Metcalf - July 2023

“Toby and I have really enjoyed lessons with you.  He is so happy in the water, and it has been great to see his confidence and ability grow since joining at 8 weeks old. We will really miss Tuesday morning swimming! Thank you very much to you, Jo and Allison” Emily Jeffrey - Mar’23

2024 TERM DATES: Wed 10th April - Wed 22nd May - (7 week block) Closed - Half Term Wed 29th May Wed 5th June - Wed 10th July - (6 weeks block)

Closed - Summer Break