Infant & Baby Swimming Lessons
Our baby swimming lessons are designed for children aged 6 months to 4 years, helping them build water confidence while bonding with Mum or Dad. Each level is tailored to your child’s age and ability, so they’re always learning at a pace that’s just right for them.
We’re passionate about getting kids comfortable in the water before they start school, and it all begins with our dedicated baby swimming program. Through songs, games, and playful activities, we make every lesson fun and engaging, while also supporting your child’s physical, social, and emotional development.
From their very first splash, your child will be developing essential water safety skills, coordination, and confidence that will carry through to toddler and preschool swimming levels.
Parent and Child Swimming Program
What are the Benefits of Enrolling Your Baby in Swimming Lessons?
Swimming offers a wide range of developmental benefits for babies and infants that gone beyond just learning to float or kick.
Better Sleep
Gentle exercise in the water helps regulate your baby’s energy levels, often leading to more consistent sleep patterns, deeper sleep, and sometimes even longer naps. Many parents notice improved bedtime routines after swim days!
Bonding Time
Swimming lessons are a beautiful way to connect with your baby. The shared experience of being in the water, skin-to-skin contact, and playful interaction all help strengthen the emotional bond between parent and child.
Water Safety Awareness
Early exposure to water helps babies become familiar with pool environments and basic safety cues. While they’re not learning to swim independently just yet, they’re building the foundation for water safety skills that will grow with them.
Sensory Stimulation
The pool environment is rich in sensory experiences, warm water, splashing sounds, bright visuals, and gentle movement all stimulate your baby’s senses. This kind of stimulation supports brain development and helps babies become more aware of their surroundings.
Motor Skills & Brain Development
Swimming encourages crossover movements (like reaching across the body), which are great for developing coordination and supporting brain growth. These movements help build neural pathways that are essential for learning and physical development.
Physical Strength
The buoyancy of water allows babies to move more freely than they can on land, helping them strengthen muscles and improve balance and posture. It’s a gentle, low-impact way to support physical development from a very young age.
Baby Swimming Classes in Australia
Baby swimming lessons are an amazing opportunity for you and your baby to spend quality bonding time together in a calm, relaxing environment. Our swim school pools are all gently heated to an optimal temperature which means you don’t need to worry about keeping your baby warm in the water. Plus, you can focus on their development and that skin-to-skin contact, which is crucial in developing strong bonds.
Babies absolutely love the feeling of warm water, it’s soothing and familiar, kind of like being back in the womb. It helps them feel safe, calm, and ready to explore. And let’s be honest, adults know that warm water is the ultimate chill zone too!
Our baby swimming lessons are designed to be the perfect escape from the busy pace of everyday life. It’s a special time for you and your little one to connect, relax, and enjoy being in the moment together. Just you, your baby, and the water, no distractions, just bonding and gentle learning.
Benefits of Enrolling Into Baby Swimming Lessons?
Getting your baby into the water is such a special way to spend quality time together and build an even stronger bond. The gentle support of the water helps your little one move more freely. It is kind of like how hydrotherapy helps adults recover and strengthen after injuries. For babies, it’s a fantastic way to start developing those tiny muscles and coordination skills in a safe, nurturing environment. It’s not just about swimming, it’s about connection, growth, and giving your baby a head start in a space that feels calm and comforting.
Develop Early Motor Skills
It’s amazing how many babies instinctively start paddling when they’re introduced to the water, like their little bodies just know what to do! These natural movements aren’t just cute; they’re actually helping your baby build strength and coordination. Think of it as laying the groundwork for those first wobbly steps. It is developing the muscles and motor skills they’ll need to get up and go when the time comes. Swimming at this stage isn’t just fun, it’s a smart way to support your baby’s physical development in a gentle, supportive environment.
Baby swimming lessons do more than just get your little one comfortable in the water, they’re also fantastic for boosting motor skills and coordination. As your baby starts making crossover movements with their arms and legs, they’re actually helping build important brain pathways that support overall development. Thanks to the buoyancy of the water, babies can move in ways they simply can’t on land. That extra freedom means they can start strengthening muscle groups earlier, setting the stage for crawling, walking, and all those exciting milestones ahead.
Improve Early Cardiovascular Health
The gentle exercise your baby gets in the water does wonders for their growing body, it helps build a strong heart, healthy lungs, and a solid foundation for their cardiovascular system. And while every parent already knows their baby is amazing, just wait until you see what they can do in the water!
These early experiences make the transition into toddler swimming lessons super smooth, and set them up beautifully for our kids swimming lessons. It’s all about building confidence, strength, and skills step by splashy step.
Why Choose Jump! Baby Swimming Lessons?
We’ve got years of experience introducing babies and children to the water, so you can feel completely confident that your little one is in safe hands with us. From the moment you step into the pool, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Our expert instructors are right there to guide you and make each lesson something you and your baby genuinely look forward to. Ready to jump in? We offer swimming lessons in Sydney, swimming lessons in Melbourne and swimming lessons in Perth for all ages. Book your spot today and let’s get started on a journey that’s fun, safe, and full of splashy milestones. We can’t wait to welcome you! Read Less
Duckling
6–10 months
Start your baby swimming lessons from 6 months with our Duckling class. It’s a fun, supportive way to build your baby’s swimming kickstart, and is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to assist your baby’s physical, social and emotional development in the water.
Duck
10–16 months
Learn to love the water at JUMP! Swim Schools. Our Duck water conditioning class builds your baby’s confidence to further develop motor skills.
Goldfish
16–24 months
Our Goldfish class develops your child’s confidence and mobility in the water, and builds on the basics of swimming and safety through activities and games.
Tadpole
2–4 years
Our Tadpole class develops your child’s confidence and mobility in the water, and builds on the basics of swimming and safety through activities and games.
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