S13 EP2: Benefits of Learning to Swim for Babies | Learn to Swim from Birth

1 mins
Sep 05, 2025

Swimming is more than a life skill, it’s a powerful way to support your baby or child’s growth from day one.

In this episode of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, Alice is joined by Jemma, Territory Manager at Water Babies, to uncover the wide-ranging benefits of learning to swim from birth. Discover how swimming can boost physical strength, coordination, brain development, emotional confidence, resilience and even sleep and mood regulation.

You’ll also hear how swimming strengthens parent-child bonding and creates an inclusive, supportive environment for children with additional needs.

Whether your child is a natural water baby or feels a little hesitant around water, this conversation will show you how swimming can help them thrive in ways you might not expect.

🎧 Tune in now and learn why early swimming is one of the best gifts you can give your child.