The joy of introducing your toddler to the water can be a beautiful experience. As they explore and become comfortable in the aquatic environment, they’ll start developing essential skills that pave the way for confident swimming in the future. Our Baby Swim YouTube video channel highlights some of the basic’s we teach in our lessons, always in a supervised environment. Here’s a glimpse into some key developmental milestones to watch for in your 2-year-old during their swimming journey: 1. Kicking: At this stage, your little one might progress from a basic leg splash to a more coordinated flut ..read more

Have you seen our adorable baby swimming video with over 150 million views and thousands of comments? It showcases our unique teaching methods, used worldwide, and features a baby confidently navigating the “down turnaround” technique. Unveiling the Magic: Many viewers have inquired: “How does the baby swim underwater and return to the pool side so calmly?” This video breaks down the process, revealing the steps, practice time, and gentle approach used to achieve this remarkable skill. Safety First: At the heart of our philosophy lies a safe, happy, and enjoyable learning environment. We firml ..read more

Tiny Tots Take the Plunge: Exploring Early Infant Swimming This adorable video showcases Luella, a 2-week-old embarking on her aquatic adventure with the support of her big cousin, Evie. Witnessing Luella’s journey in the bathtub highlights the potential benefits of introducing babies to water at an early age. Key Takeaways: Nurturing a Natural Affinity: Early exposure to water can help maintain a baby’s innate comfort and enjoyment in the aquatic environment. Promoting Exploration: The bathtub provides a safe and controlled space for babies to explore floating, movement, and s ..read more

Swimming with your baby should be a joyful adventure, filled with giggles and smiles for both of you! While many programs start lessons between 3-6 months, we believe any age is the perfect time to introduce your little one to the water. Our family-run program in Australia has been guiding happy swimmers for 45 years, and we love welcoming babies as young as 4 months old. Learning to swim is like building blocks, with each step leading to the next. We encourage every child to progress at their own comfortable pace, creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel loved and respected ..read more

Forget the bathtub! Let’s make a splash in a real pool with our exciting swimming lessons for toddlers. We understand every little explorer learns at their own pace, so we focus on having fun, building confidence, and making the water a place of joy and safety. This recent YouTube video shows the journey taking swimming lessons and bath practice from almost birth. As you can see there is plenty of fun to be had in the pool but we always maintain strict supervision not matter what the childs ability. Our program starts with getting comfortable in the water, splashing like happy hippos, and blow ..read more

Everyone should have the tool’s needed to learn to swim and due to the large amount of requests we have uploaded our Adult Beginners learn to swim basics video to YouTube. We believe this video covers the entire process better than anything else we have found online. This takes you from just getting in the water to actually swimming freestyle. Our free Adult Beginners Guide to Swimming Video Tutorial can be found here! Learning to swim as an adult isn’t just about ticking a box – it’s about opening doors to a lifetime of joy, connection, and physical well-being. Sadly, millions around the glob ..read more

Learning to swim can start at any age. If you haven’t already now is the time to reach your toddler to swim. In this swimming video you will see Lulu’s swimming ability on her second birthday. Keep in mind, Lulu has attended two swimming lessons per week since she was 4 months of age. When teaching children to swim you must do so in a positive and supportive learn to swim environment. Children must always be happy and confident while they learn to swim. The learn to swim process follows the basic principals of water familiarisation, breath control, submersion, floating and propulsion. Floating ..read more

Tip 1 – Baby Conditioning Conditioning is a stimulus response method used to teach baby breath control on command. By teaching baby breath control on the verbal trigger “NAME Read Go”, we prepare them for their first underwater experience outside the womb. By conditioning the baby we ensure that their first underwater experience a pleasurable one. When the water hits the top of the baby’s head they will react by holding their breath. Condition is a safe technique to teach baby’s breath control. To avoid ingesting water we sit the baby upright so the water runs quickly, smoothly and evenly over ..read more

In our recent youtube video we explore the learning milestones for swimming at 22 months. This is an exciting time for babies and they are starting to discover their independence in the water! Regular exposure to the water is the key when teaching baby’s and children to swim. Frequent swimming lessons alongside regular water play will give the best results. Lulu at 22 months has two swimming lessons per week as well as regular play opportunities. When teaching swimming to any age we follow a building block approach. We slowly build swimming skills including water familiarisation, breath contro ..read more

The journey of learning to swim commences right at home, in the familiar confines of the bathtub. This early phase is dedicated to nurturing the innate connection that babies have with water. Typically, when babies reach the age of 4 to 6 months and their parents feel at ease, it becomes suitable to initiate them into formal swimming lessons conducted in a pool setting. In our most recent youtube video we go through the basics of Gripping, Cup Conditioning and Self Submersions. Enter the heartwarming scene of Baby Rose’s introduction to the swimming pool, embraced by the loving presence of her ..read more