At Lauren Blakemore Aquatics
learning to swim is a priority and we understand families may want to start together
Baby and Me lessons offer kids aged 6 months to 3 years the opportunity to explore, be introduced and learn safety still in the comfort of a safe environment and with their parent (s).
A few things we focus on
Lauren Blakemore Aquatics has the background rooted in Red Cross lessons, but also takes and independant and unique approach to teaching with Infast Resource Safety style invovled. (ISR Lessons)
Learn Together
Commonly known as Parent and Tot classes, Baby and Me! lessons are designed to help introduce young children to swimming lessons, while also teaching the parent safety skills for being in the water with their little one.
Teach Safety Skills
Something of significance to this program is that parents are taught how t encourage safety skills in their child’s learning including floating, bubbles, resurfacing, rolling over and more.
Review First Aid (Infant)
Many parents often express that one of the most valuable things they learned from Parent and Tot classes was the first aid and training should something go wrong (water related).
Levels available
Please consider which one of the options below is best suited for you:
Level 1:
Age 6 months to 12 months. Ready to learn and enjoy the water with a parent. Major focus on assisted floats, kicking, and intro to bubbles.
Level 2:
Age 12 months to 24 months
Intro to swimming or progression from level 1. Focus on Floating, entries, kicking, bubbles.
Level 3:
Two years old to 3 years old.
Previous experience with the water suggested. Focus will be on floating, transitioning away from parent, submersion, kicking, and bubbles.
Infant Safety Swim or Preschool 1
If you have completed the previous three levels anf your child is 2-3 years old, I recommend Infant Swim Safety. 3 years old to 4 years old the child should transition to preschool lessons.
What do these classes look like?
These lessons are designed to be done is small groups (3-5 people) where together you learn skills to keeping kids safe and confident in the water. Filled with fun activities, parent instruction and lots of feedback, these lessons are an excellent wat for families to get swimming with their little ones while being social with friends.
