Parent & Baby Swimming - Level 1
For parents with babies aged 3 to 12 months
The Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise
Tuesdays @ 12:30pm
Instructors
Elaine Byrne
2 place(s) remaining.
Course description
Gentle introduction for Mum or Dad and child into a group environment. Learning as a parent and child couple, we build up babies’ comfort and readiness in the water and familiarity with the teacher. Teaching Mum or Dad the correct pool entry and exit positions with baby, progressing through to baby holding, gliding, floating and swimming positions.
Course Details
Course Length
9 Lessons
Lesson Duration
30 minutes
Class Size
8 Places
Curriculum Levels
3
Course Skills
- Swimming position on tummy
- Swimming position on back
- Learning to observe and actively take part
- Introduction of toys and stimulating props
- Learning your baby rhythm and clues
- Happy, Comfortable, Interactive
- Introduction of songs
- Introduction of first safety aspects
- First experiences of the underwater world
Term
Spring 2025
Course Dates
Lesson 1
18 February 2025
Lesson 2
25 February 2025
Lesson 3
04 March 2025
Lesson 4
11 March 2025
Lesson 5
18 March 2025
Lesson 6
25 March 2025
Lesson 7
01 April 2025
Lesson 8
08 April 2025
Lesson 9
15 April 2025
