When it comes to baby swimming classes, we are a little nervous of using
that term. It conjures up visions of the local pool crammed with
at least 6 or 8 babies and a swimming teacher on the side barking
instruction and expecting every baby to be the same, leaving mothers
whose babies don't seem to conform feeling lost and vulnerable.
There is also the issue of how Mum feels too. New mothers
especially can feel very vulnerable in this situation. Perhaps
they book the obligatory baby swimming classes because they want baby to
learn to swim when they have never been a strong swimmer themselves.
If you are a strong swimmer and comfortable in the water and are lucky
enough to have a resilient baby who will cope with anything thrown at
him or her, then go ahead and book those baby swimming classes at your
local pool.
If not, you might want to consider booking private swimming classes for
you and your baby. You and your baby will have the total and
exclusive use of our small 'baby-friendly' pool for your class and the
undivided attention of an instructor who will tailor the sessions to
both you and your babies needs.
The pool at Swim-Easy is largely used by swimmers with phobias and other
nervous non-swimmers as well as individual
mother and baby water awareness
sessions. If you see anyone at all before or after your
session, it will be a nervous swimmer or another mum with her baby
occasionally Dad. Occasionally they will be leaving as you arrive
for your class, or arriving for their class as you leave after yours.
That's it! What you won't see is loads of people lining up
for their swimming classes and a frenetic noisy environment that often
terrifies babies before they even get in the pool.
We are based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire and can offer baby swimming
classes on a week to week basis for those within travelling distance and
residential packages for those a bit further afield.
Whilst we offer baby swimming classes phrased as such, each and every
session is tailored to you and your baby. You may book a
mother and baby swim that turns
into something more adventurous when you and your baby are ready, or you
may book a baby swimming class and find that you'd rather have a
relaxing play session with your baby.
