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    • Our Lessons
      • Learn to Swim - Kids 3+
      • Parent & Toddler Classes
      • Private Lessons
      • Adult Lessons
      • Aqua Aerobics
      • AquaNatal
    • Our Locations
      • Antrim
      • Ballycastle
      • Ballymena
      • Bangor
      • Belfast - Holywood
      • Crescent Link
      • Kettering
    • Book Lessons
    • Pricing
    • H2O News & Updates
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    • About Us
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  • Our Lessons
    • Learn to Swim - Kids 3+
    • Parent & Toddler Classes
    • Private Lessons
    • Adult Lessons
    • Aqua Aerobics
    • AquaNatal
  • Our Locations
    • Antrim
    • Ballycastle
    • Ballymena
    • Bangor
    • Belfast - Holywood
    • Crescent Link
    • Kettering
  • Book Lessons
  • Pricing
  • H2O News & Updates
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Parent & Toddler classes

Bond with your baby in our 3-18 months classes!

Get your toddler ready with our 18-36 month classes!

Bond with your baby in our 3-18 months classes!

Introduce your little one to the water from an early age, with so many sensory and developmental benefits. 

Suitable from 3 months until age one, you can connect with your baby whilst they discover the water and build confidence.

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Get your toddler ready with our 18-36 month classes!

Bond with your baby in our 3-18 months classes!

Antrim 

Ballycastle

Ballymena

Belfast

Get your toddler ready with our 18-36 month classes!

Get your toddler ready with our 18-36 month classes!

Get your toddler ready with our 18-36 month classes!

 As your little one is gaining independence you can enjoy watching their confidence develop as we get them ready for the transition to group lessons from age three in learn to swim! 

Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome little swimmers from 3 months to 3 years old in our Parent & Toddler classes.

It’s never too early to introduce your child to the water in a positive way. 

Early exposure helps build comfort, trust, and lifelong water confidence.


Yes! A parent or guardian joins their child in the pool for every class.

Your presence helps your little one feel safe and supported while our instructors guide you through activities, holds, and skill-building exercises.


 Our focus is on:

  • Water comfort and confidence
  • Safe water entry and exit
  • Floating with support
  • Gentle submersion (when developmentally appropriate)
  • Kicking and movement exploration
  • Listening and social skill development
     

At this stage, we are building foundations — not independent swimming.


 Completely normal — and very common ❤️

New environments can feel overwhelming at first. Our instructors are patient, encouraging, and experienced in helping little ones adjust. Most children become more comfortable after a few lessons.

We always encourage a calm, positive approach — children feel what we feel!


  • Swim nappy (required for all non–potty-trained children) 
  • Swimsuit
  • Towels (for both parent and child)
  • Change of clothes
  • We will provide any swimming aids needed!
     

Pro tip: Bring a snack for after class — swimming builds big appetites!

Pro tip: Wrap your baby's clothes for after the class in a hot water bottle!


 Early swim exposure:

  • Builds water safety awarenes 
  • Strengthens parent-child bonding
  • Supports physical coordination
  • Develops confidence in new environments
     

Most importantly, it helps children feel that the water is a safe and fun place to be.


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