During baby & toddler swimming you and your little one discover the water together through play. In our extra-warm instruction pool, babies from 6 weeks old become comfortable with the water while you both enjoy this special moment together.
Our qualified instructors guide every lesson and give tips for practising further at home. A safe, warm start to a lifetime of swimming fun.
Check the agenda and come and splash along!
At Merwestein, babies can take special baby swimming lessons from the moment they are 6 weeks old. As long as your baby is healthy and growing well, this is no problem at all!
In those first weeks your baby is very vulnerable to certain infections, so do bear this in mind if you would like to come swimming. Young babies are also not yet very good at keeping themselves warm. The water is heated extra during these lessons, but always ask your health professional for advice on whether you can already go swimming with your baby.
As well as being great fun, baby & toddler swimming is also very good for your little one's development! Some of the most important benefits are:
Swimming supports a child's motor development, coordination and perception. Babies and toddlers who swim should therefore develop a better sense of balance than babies who do not;
Your little one learns that he or she can move about under their own power;
Swimming together strengthens the bond between you and your little one;
Baby and toddler swimming is relaxing, both for the baby and for you.
It gives your child a head start in swimming lessons, because they are already familiar with moving in water.
For many parents and children, baby & toddler swimming quickly becomes a weekly ritual to look forward to. Repeating the same songs, movements and games gives your little one a sense of recognition and confidence. It is also a lovely moment of undivided attention for one another, free from the distraction of your phone or the housework.
Some parents hesitate about baby swimming because there is chlorine in the pool water. There is no need to worry. Zwembad Merwestein works fully in line with the Wet Hygiëne, the Dutch hygiene legislation, and this is checked every day. Swimming with your baby at Zwembad Merwestein is therefore always safe.
Baby & toddler swimming is not only good for your child's development, but for you as a parent too. You get to know your little one in a different way, discover how he or she responds to new sensations, and see their confidence grow with every lesson. As a parent you also gain more confidence in how you handle things in and around the water.
The first steps in the water during baby & toddler swimming lay a lovely foundation for a lifetime of swimming enjoyment. Children who become comfortable with water at a young age often make the move to swimming lessons for a certificate more easily. They feel safer in the water, are already used to the surroundings and often have more confidence during those first real swimming lessons.
Sign up for baby & toddler swimming and experience it for yourself:
Swimming is for every age, and you cannot start early enough! That is why babies at Merwestein can take special baby swimming lessons from just 6 weeks old. You can register for swimming lessons towards the Zwemdiploma A from the moment your child is 4.5 years old.
