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Why Baby Swimming? Natural Reflexes
Up to the age of 6 months the ‘gag’ reflex means babies can hold their breath under water naturally, and they can also move their arms and legs and propel themselves through the water.
BabyWaves will build on these natural reflexes to enable your baby to control their breathing and movement when the reflex disappears.
Here are some of the other benefits you and your child can expect from BabyWaves:
Body
• Babies and toddlers can move independently in water before they can walk or crawl so swimming improves co-ordination, strength and muscle development
• Exercise will strengthen the lungs, heart and respiratory systems
• Babies enjoy freedom of movement in the water
Mind
• Swimming can improve intellectual development and BabyWaves offers stimulation from a combination of learning and play
• The pool is a multi-sensory environment offering unique, new experiences and encouraging independent movement and thought
• Personality is developed by building the confidence to try new things in the water which also creates a positive attitude to water safety
• Swimming can have a positive impact on babies’ sleeping and eating patterns
Social Skills
• Swimming is fun for parents and babies, who also learn water safety skills together
• There is close bonding as swimming relies on physical and eye contact to build trust and you see the results as your child progresses
• Mums benefit from the exercise of swimming during their postnatal period and get to meet with other parents and carers
• Early swimming can improve social skills and personality development through the interaction with other children 
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