At Easy2Swim, our Mom or Dad & Me Baby Swim Program is designed to gently introduce babies (ages 6 months to 24 months) to water, helping them develop confidence, essential water safety skills, and a love for swimming in a fun and supportive environment.
We understand that some parents may wonder if this playtime in the water is truly beneficial for their baby’s long-term swimming ability. Stick with the program for at least one term, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly your child starts picking up aquatic skills, setting the foundation for independent swimming. You and your little one are about to embark on a wonderful journey of discovery that will last a lifetime.
Our age groups are used as a guideline and are flexible based on each child’s progress and comfort level. Our experienced swim teachers may recommend moving to a different class that is better suited to your child’s needs.
We offer three Mom & Me classes on Saturday mornings, each lasting 20 minutes. These are roughly broken down into the following age groups:
6 to 12 months
12 to 18 months
18 to 24 months
However, these are not strict divisions—our instructors will help guide parents to the most suitable class for their baby’s individual development.
✅ Early Water Comfort – Helps babies feel at ease in the water from an early age.
✅ Vital Safety Skills – Teaches key survival skills like floating, holding onto the pool edge, and breath control.
✅ Stronger Transition to Swim Lessons – Babies who participate in this program transition much more easily to proper swim lessons at age 2 compared to children who start without these foundational skills.
✅ Strengthens Parent-Child Bonding – A wonderful shared experience that builds confidence and trust.
Each class follows the same format, gradually working through essential water skills tailored to your baby’s age and abilities. These include:
Gentle water entry techniques
Blowing bubbles and water play
Floating on back and front (assisted by parents)
Holding onto the pool edge and attempting safe exits
Submersion techniques (always introduced carefully based on the baby’s comfort level)
Kicking and paddling motions
Songs and games to encourage engagement and confidence
While this program focuses on fun and comfort, it also builds real skills. Babies who continue through at least one full term will often make significant progress, with many comfortably going underwater and starting to hold onto the side independently.
This program significantly eases the transition to structured swim lessons at age 2. A child who has gone through the Mom & Me program typically adapts far better than a child who starts swimming lessons without this critical early orientation.
✔ Swimwear for parent & baby (we recommend reusable swim nappies for hygiene)
✔ Towel and dry clothes for after the session
✔ Water bottle for hydration
✔ A positive attitude – this is a relaxed, no-pressure class!
The fees are for the full term (or Pro Rata amount if you join part the way into the term) and are normally paid in advance, and at least 7 days prior to the start of the your first class.
We have TWO ways of paying. EFT or card payment at the coffee shop. We prefer not to take CASH!
IMPORTANT – Non-payment of fees by the due date could result in you losing your space, as many of the popular times have waiting lists.
Do you have a big family? We would love to help. We offer a family discount as shown below.
When you “Register” for a class, these discounts are automatically included on your account.
If your child misses a few swim lessons as the term has already started, it will not have a significant impact on their overall progress and development. Teaching children to swim is all about repetition. You are most welcome to join our classes at any time, even if the term has already started. Our professional instructors will always make you feel welcome.
When you join after the term has started you will automatically be billed the pro-rata fees for the balance of the term.
If a particular class that you are interested in is full then “Waitlist” will show on the course table. You can add your child to the wait list. Whenever a space becomes available we will immediately let you know. Spaces become available in two ways; the first due to cancellations and the second when we open new additional classes. Please use the “Waitlist” option so that we can gauge demand and open additional classes for you.
Our Make-Up Lesson Policy is the most flexible of any swim school that you will find out there. We help to make our lessons fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. For more information and full instructions please click HERE!
Offering automatic bookings of classes for the next term can be highly beneficial for parents and children. Here are some of the advantages for you:
Convenience:
By offering automatic bookings, parents don’t have to worry about manually booking their child’s class each term. This can save time and make the process more convenient, especially for busy parents.
Consistency:
With automatic bookings, parents can ensure that their child has the same class at the same day and time each week. This can be highly beneficial for children, as they can get used to the routine and structure of attending the same class each week. Consistency is essential in learning any skill, and attending the same class regularly can help children build on their skills and progress faster.
Familiarity:
Children can become attached to their swim instructor, and attending the same class each week with the same instructor can help build a rapport and trust between them. It can be challenging for children to adjust to a new class and instructor every term, which can impact their motivation and progress.
Avoiding the hassle of finding a new class:
Finding a new class each term can be a hassle for parents, as they have to search for available classes that fit their schedule and their child’s needs. Offering automatic bookings can alleviate this stress and ensure that parents don’t have to keep searching for a new class each term.
In summary, offering automatic bookings for classes can provide convenience, consistency, familiarity, and peace of mind for parents and children. It can help children progress faster, build trust with their instructor, and avoid the hassle of finding a new class each term.
In summary, offering automatic bookings for classes can provide convenience, consistency, familiarity, and peace of mind for parents and children. It can help children progress faster, build trust with their instructor, and avoid the hassle of finding a new class each term.
We will email you next terms scedule before the start of the term. If you do not want to continue with the class, it is very simple, just email us back and let us know.
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