Teaching your baby or child to swim doesn’t require special equipment or a big pool, it begins with simple, playful steps you can take at home.
In this final episode of the Happy Days Nursery Podcast, Learn to Swim from Birth mini-series, Alice is joined by Jemma, Territory Manager at Water Babies, to share practical tips on how to teach babies and children to swim with confidence.
From bath-time splashes to those exciting first pool sessions, you’ll discover how to make water a safe, fun, and positive experience. Jemma explains essential safety techniques, strategies for nervous or hesitant children, and how songs, games, and play can build swimming skills. You’ll also find out what kit really matters and what you don’t need to buy.
Whether you’re introducing your child to swimming yourself or considering formal lessons, this episode gives you the tools, reassurance, and know-how to start your swimming journey together.
🎧 Listen now and discover how to make swimming safe, fun, and confidence-building for your child.