You may question the value of early swimming lessons for your toddler. With so many options available, why should swimming be a priority? Is it better to wait until they’re older and can learn from a qualified instructor? Let’s explore the advantages of introducing your child to the water early on, and we’ll share a heartwarming story to inspire you…”
Before talking more about the positives of toddler swimming classes, let’s share a sweet little true story with you:
‘Parent & Child’ swimming classes was the starting point for an Olympic gold medalist and American star swimmer; Missy Franklin. “My mom was terrified of the water,” Missy Franklin said. And her mum didn’t know how to swim ’til much later in life, so she didn’t want to pass her fear of water to baby Missy. So Mrs Franklin introduced baby Missy to swimming through baby swimming classes and the rest is history!
The benefits of toddler swimming classes are going beyond the pool.
These classes are great opportunity for parents and their children to bond. It is so important for parents to form healthy and secure bonds with their children. Children who bond nicely with their parents, will have a healthy psychological development later on in life.
Science tells us that involvement of parents, specially fathers, in the first months of a child’s life, plays a significant and important role in children’s overall development.
Studies have indicated that strong early bonds between fathers and children can positively impact language development, cognitive skills, and social behavior. This can lead to fewer behavioral issues later in life.
So, what activities child psychologists suggest- specially to fathers- for healthy parent-child bonding?
1) Undertake daily bath routine
2) Changing nappies and put clothes on your child
3) Allow your baby to touch you in the face and making faces for them- young children love funny and strange expressions
4) Speak to them, sing them songs and nursery rhythms and read stories to them to learn your voice
5) Play with them!
6) Do things together!
The main point that you can pick up, over and over, by reviewing the scientific research is, by participating in toddler swimming classes, give parents plenty of opportunities to do many of the suggested bonding activities.
Water is fun so parents and kids can have fun together.
As your child’s water-confidence grows, a lifelong pattern of learning will also form and this is a great way to give your young child ahead start not just in water but, in life!
How good is that???
At Blue Wave Swim School, nothing speaks to our hearts more than the happy smiles of our children and their parents in the water! For more information about our toddlers classes in south west London (swimming lessons in Wimbledon)
A good swim school with professional staff
My girls have been going to Blue Wave Swim School for over 2 years, they have been looking forward to each lesson and keep practicing the swimming tricks even in a bath. All teachers and an owner of the school has been friendly, very professional. They found unique approach and made kids happy, but most importantly show them how to swim and have fun. Thank you very much from our family to Blue Wave Swim School.
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Easter 2021 Crash Course
Various lockdowns have held back my daughter’s swimming development so we opted for a crash 4 day course over Easter and she has come away from it much more confident and with a recognisable stroke as opposed to doggy paddle!
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Although I have only attended two lessons, Marjan’s bubbly personality makes you feel instantly at ease. During the lessons, the pool was not very busy which is a good thing (as opposed to public pools) for those who are anxious.
I would strongly recommend to adults who have experienced trauma with water at a certain time in their lives.
November 24, 2020, www.yell.com
My son has been going to swimming lessons at Blue Wave in Wimbledon for a few years now and thoroughly enjoys it. The teaching is great and the lessons well run. Helps to prepare him for when we finally get to go on holiday again!
September 26, 2020, www.yell.com
Highly Recommended
My son went to improve his swimming technique and found his instructor very helpful, very kind and patient. The school itself is very welcoming and feels safe for all the children who go there. I would highly recommend it.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Excellent results
My son is 4 years-old and we were looking for weekend swimming classes in a nice environment that could bring good results. After some research we chose Blue Wave Swim. Our son has been having private lessons since the end of 2018 and he is progressing very well. We believe the professionalism of the team, the clean and tidy infrastructure, and the good care of the management are contributing for his development and confidence in the water. Thank you very much Blue Wave Swim!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Awesome!
I am grateful to Marjan and her team at Blue Wave Swim for their hard work and for promoting happiness and enjoyment in swimming. It is amazing to watch the lessons, see the attention, the encouragement and the support the children receive. I have been impressed with my daughters’ progress and the fact that they love attending their classes and learning a vital life skill. Thank you very much. Great job!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Superb Swimming School in Wimbledon
My daughter, who is now 7 years old, started with blue wave two years back and we have been very happy with her progress at the school. Initially we started with group lessons but once she got comfortable in water we moved her to semi private lessons, which made a lot of difference in her ability to learn swimming. As part of the smaller group she is better bonded with other children in the group and gets more attention from the swimming instructor, which is helping her advance her swimming skills. During her 2 years with blue wave, swimming instructors for my daughter have changed and while continuity in learning was maintained, I think this could have been managed better. Needless to say, she still goes and enjoys her time here and looks forward to her class every week. Overall we are very pleased with Blue Wave and would recommend them without any hesitation.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this swimming school. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 years old and she loves it. The teachers are very good with children and my daughter, who is now 4 years old is very confident in the water.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
