Babies Can Swim

Babies Can Swim Pte Ltd

Baby swimming has a stimulating effect to increase intelligence, concentration, alertness, and perceptual abilities. Improvement in social, emotional and physical development has also been published. The manifestation of such inspired cognitive, personal and motor development takes time, patience and repetition, especially in children who started lessons prior to 12 months old. These babies eventually become extremely peaceful and relaxed in the water.

Water is a forgiving healer, its caressing and stimulating effect on children with special needs is most remarkable. Its buoyancy is like an invisible helping hand. Zero gravity allows for freedoms that do not exist on the dry land. Optimal learning conditions, combined with kindness and patience can even release a withdrawn or hurting child from their shell. Autistic infants, babies, toddlers and tykes and their parents find the nurturing swimming experience to be an engaging, calming and positive tactile environment for developing, interacting and growing together. Much as "floortime" works for children on the autistic spectrum (ASD), early swim lessons taught with toys, games, songs, motion and verbal communication can help stimulate learning interactions.

This is often a child’s first social experience out of the home that involves their peers. They learn to relate and interact with each other and look forward to seeing their class mates. Caring and patient moms and dads of young children have an ideal opportunity to meet like minded people who share common interests.

The acquisition of safety skills in early swimming life can be lifesaving. The younger a child can begin their swimming adventure the sooner they will be able to build a foundation for the eventual ability to perform age appropriate safety skills (never imposing techniques on a child against their will or with the use of force).

Many students can swim before they can walk. As their swimming progresses, you'll see improved coordination, strength, endurance and lungs capacity. The smooth and fluid exercise in the water results in healthier naps.

Early swimming fosters a growing sense of self-esteem, confidence and independence. As a child’s ability to freely move through the water increases so does their sense of well-being . Eventually, for those families who persevere, a point is reached where their child truly feels at home in the water.