Benefits of Baby Swimming Lessons

Written By Ashley Bergen

Why Take Infant Swimming Lessons?

If you're looking to give your baby the best possible start in life, enrolling them in baby swimming lessons could be a great option. Not only do these lessons help your little one develop crucial life skills, such as water confidence and motor skills, but they also provide an opportunity for meaningful parent-child bonding. Learn more about the benefits of baby swimming lessons below.

Create Strong Parent-Child Bond:

mom and baby in bathtub swimming lesson. smiling baby wears striped bathing suit, being held my mom in black bathing suit.

One of the most significant benefits of baby swimming lessons is the opportunity for parent-child bonding. Being in the water with your baby allows for quality time, and it can increase your comfort in supervising your baby in the water. This will help you develop a stronger relationship with your baby, which will benefit both of you in the long run.

According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, skin-to-skin provides the emotional nourishment a baby needs to feel attachment, connection, and commitment.

Develop Motor Skills:

Swimming is a great way to develop your baby's motor skills. It strengthens your baby's muscles and joints, making them stronger and more coordinated, which will help them in other areas of their life. According to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, by age 5, infant swimmers have better grasping, movement, and balancing skills than their peers.

Boosts Cognitive Development:

baby and mom swimming in swimming pool. baby is being held by smiling mother. view is half above water and half underwater.

Studies have shown that babies who swim regularly have better cognitive development than those who don't. Swimming activates both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, which increases cognition and ease in learning new material, according to Griffith University.

Promotes Better Sleep:

smiling mom holds her baby in her lab. they are sitting in a bathtub.

Swimming is not only a great way to help your baby develop important life skills, but it can also help them sleep better at night. The warm water and gentle exercise can help to soothe your baby and promote relaxation, making it easier for them to fall asleep and stay asleep. Additionally, the physical activity involved in swimming can tire out your baby, which can also lead to better sleep.

In conclusion, there are many benefits to enrolling your baby in swimming lessons. Swimming will strengthen your baby's muscles and joints, build water confidence early, aid in the development of important milestones, and provide a fun family activity. So why not give it a try?

Sources:

Norwegian University of Science and Technology. "Baby swimmers have better balance, study suggests." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 7 May 2010. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100428101444.htm>

Jorgensen R., Grootenboer P., Funnell B., “Early Years Swimming Research Project at Griffith University.” Splash Magazine; July 19,2011.  online-http://www.griffith.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/470251/early-year-swim-interim-report-2012.pdf

baby girl in pink wetsuit and blue goggles swims underwater while holding an orange toy.

At watermellow, we offer one-on-one online baby swimming lessons that teach parents how to safely and effectively teach their babies to swim. Our experienced instructors will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you and your baby have a fun and rewarding experience.

 
 

Meet Kaylee Kennedy

I'm Kaylee Kennedy, the founder of watermellow.

Our renowned swimming program nurtures and develops each baby's unique abilities.

Inspired by my experience as a young mom teaching my little one to swim, I'm passionate about swimming and its benefits for early childhood development.

Join us at watermellow to help your baby grow an amazing relationship with the water in a safe and supportive environment, creating lasting memories together.

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