from 6 months to 2 years

Baby Swimming

On this page, we show you the most wide-ranging and effective exercises for baby swimming.

First steps

Exercises for absolute beginners in baby swimming.

Baby swimming on their tummy

A helpful exercise for learning to swim quickly later on.

Baby swimming on the back

Exercise for getting used to the water on the back.

Diving with infants

Exercise for advanced water acclimatization

The first jump into the water

A challenging exercise for independence.

Safety in the water

Risks and challenges of baby swimming

frequently asked questions

Good to know for parents

From what age should infants learn to swim?

Baby swimming is generally suitable for children from 3 months, for the first two years of life. Early encouragement in the water gives your children an advantage in later swim courses.

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Why should infants learn to swim?

Infant swimming promotes water acceptance and motor development in babies early on, while also strengthening a positive parent-child bond.

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What should you keep in mind?

With infant swimming, it's important to monitor the water temperature, take a gentle approach and ensure the environment is child-safe. Parents should also make sure the activities are age-appropriate and respect their baby's needs.

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For an easy start

Equipment

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Learn to swim in a structured way in 10 weeks

All our exercises are freely accessible. If you need a structured 10-week plan, you can support us via the link below.

Explore the 10-week plans