‘NURTURING BABIES IN WATER’

Our ‘Nurturing Babies in Water’ sessions (8 weeks to 4 months old) are uniquely designed for a new baby in mind. We run a 25 minute session on a Wednesday afternoon at 4pm. (term - time only). Newborn babies are highly sensitive to sensory stimulation. Their introduction to a pool environment at this time requires special teaching to lower the risk of age-inappropriate stimulation that can be damaging to them as they grow. They will start to learn and explore the water through the discovery of their own body. Through the loving touch and parental tones, your baby will start to develop and become aware of their own individual senses:

  • Taste

  • Smell

  • Sight

  • Hearing

  • Touch

Our bespoke programme shows you how to support and hold your baby whilst your baby is given time to adjust and take in their new surroundings. An introduction to water at this early stage can also be transferable to bath times, where you can take your new found skills to make bath time a special moment for all the family to enjoy.  We will support you in discovering you and your baby's own rhythm in the water as well as teaching various holds and learning to swim together. These sessions are not only an introduction to water for your baby but we also create a relaxing environment at a slower pace where you can enjoy some valuable relaxation time with your little one and others, no more than 6 babies in a class and up to 2 parent / carers can attend these sessions.

These sessions are also ideal for babies with sensitive needs and premature babies with weight from 10lbs.

You are welcome to continue in these sessions until your baby is ready, from 4 months you can join our larger group sessions on a Tuesday to further develop their skills.

PRICE

Our price for a 25 mins session is £14. We do not operate on a ‘pay per session’ basis. Payment is required in advance of the block starting.

WHY US?

“We love Baby Swim Splash for our baby! He started at 4 months and the ‘Nurturing Babies in Water’course is the only one we've found which allows 2 people in the pool with the baby which had been so special!! Super gentle introduction to the water for little ones and the pool in Oakham is really warm. We have a little fish now!!” Ruth Alden - Dec’24

“I would highly recommend Carla at Baby Swim Splash. The lessons are well structured and engaging. Carla will help and support you throughout the lesson. You are allowed two adults in the pool with your child, so plenty of support. The groups are small and tailored to you and your little one. You are definitely not ‘just a number’ in these classes. I have just signed up for my third term.” April Fairham - Mar’24

“Carla and the team are kind, friendly and professional. We love coming each week and my son has become such a water baby under their care and guidance. We feel super confident handling him in the water and our son has the confidence to enjoy, relax and make the most of the sessions. The pool is lovely and warm and it’s a really calm and relaxing environment. Each session has different activities and they are really imaginative and engaging. We started when our son was 8 weeks old and he is now 6 months old and we will continue to come. I cannot recommend them enough - thank you!” Charlotte Darrington - Feb’24

2025 TERM DATES: Wed 26th Feb - Wed 9th Apr - (7 weeks block) Wed 29th Apr - Wed 21st May - (4 weeks block)