Baby Swimming Lessons
Gentle water familiarisation for babies from 3 months, in our warm 32° indoor pool.
We love baby swimming lessons here at Marlins! Our teachers work to encourage bonding between parent and child; that’s what makes the class extra special! Water confidence and comfort are our main priorities. We do this by working with the natural love that babies have for water. Often, a lot of the instructor’s time is spent developing the confidence of the parent and enabling them to support their child effectively in the water. Our baby swimming lessons in Mackay are designed to be child-led. We encourage the babies to decide when they are ready to put their faces in the water. It is a bonding experience like no other and a unique opportunity for connection. Generally, our tadpoles are ready to progress to our starfish swimming lessons at 6 months old, depending on their levels of strength and coordination.
1/ Safe Pool Entry and Exit: Both adults and babies will learn how to enter and exit the pool safely together.
ABOUT BABY SWIMMING LESSONS
We love baby swimming lessons here at Marlins! Our teachers work to encourage bonding between parent and child; that’s what makes the class extra special! Water confidence and comfort are our main priorities. We do this by working with the natural love that babies have for water. Often, a lot of the instructor’s time is spent developing the confidence of the parent and enabling them to support their child effectively in the water. Our baby swimming lessons in Mackay are designed to be child-led. We encourage the babies to decide when they are ready to put their faces in the water. It is a bonding experience like no other and a unique opportunity for connection. Generally, our tadpoles are ready to progress to our starfish swimming lessons at 6 months old, depending on their levels of strength and coordination.
1/ Safe Pool Entry and Exit: Both adults and babies will learn how to enter and exit the pool safely together.
2/Floating on Back and Gliding on Front: Babies will practice floating on their backs or gliding on their fronts using movements like pancakes and sliding side to side around the pool. They will also learn to return to an upright position with full support from an adult.
3/Experiencing Water Movement: Babies will become familiar with different water movements around their bodies. We will encourage different movements in the water like lifting,swaying, swinging, rocking, bouncing, swinging, dipping, and cradle holds. These activities will be conducted with relaxed support from the parent.
4/Familiarity and Comfort with Water on the Head: After a clear signal from an adult, babies will become comfortable and familiar with the feeling of water travelling down the back of their heads, arms, and legs.
5/ Swimming with Buoyancy Aid: Using a buoyancy aid, babies will swim while being supported on the parent’s shoulder or chest.
Our Program Goals
Experience
For every child to find swimming lessons an enjoyable experience!
Safety
To teach water safety skills and survival as a priority.
Swimming Skills
For every child we touch to enhance their swiming skills.
fitness
To promote physical fitness and health in children.
WHOLE CHILD
To prioritise physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellbeing.
SELF ESTEEM
To assist every child to reach their full potential regardless of ability.
Our Promises To You!
1. Your child is at the centre of what we do!
Our teachers are constantly looking at your childs stage of development, self esteem and confidence and tailoring the approach to the activities within a lesson to ensure they are happy, gaining confidence and developing at their own pace.
2. We never remain stagnaNT!
We are always reviewing our curriculum, systems and process to ensure they are the very best possible!
3. We believe in giving your child choice
If your child isn’t ready to do an activity we do our best to adapt what they are doing to something they are more comfortable with.
4. We believe in giving you choice!
You can choose to buy our products and services or you can choose to abstain…we will not pressure you in the slightest!
5. Providing value
We know you see Marlins as an investment in your child’s future. Our lessons are worth every cent and we are continually told so by our customers.
6. SELF ESTEEM
Enroll your child in our baby swimming lessons in Mackay today to start their journey towards water confidence and safety! Our baby swimming classes in Mackay are designed to promote early water skills, ensuring a fun and educational experience for both baby and parent. Join our baby swimming program in Mackay and watch your child thrive in the water!
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What to Bring to Baby Swimming Lessons
A short list — baby swimming lessons need less gear than most parents expect.
A "Happy Nappy"
All babies and children under three must wear a reusable swim nappy — a "Happy Nappy" — available from our front desk. A regular disposable nappy is not suitable for the pool.
Two Towels
One for the pool deck and one for the change room. Little bodies lose heat fast once they are out of the water, so a hooded towel is ideal for babies.
Warm Clothes for After
In cooler months our pool area is warmer than outside. Dress your baby warmly before leaving the centre and avoid going straight out into the wind.
The Five Skills Your Baby Will Learn
1. Safe Pool Entry and Exit
Both adults and babies learn how to get into and out of the pool safely together — the first and most important water-safety habit.
2. Floating on Back and Gliding on Front
Babies practise floating on their backs and gliding on their fronts using playful movements like pancakes and slides.
3. Experiencing Water Movement
Babies become familiar with different water movements around their bodies, encouraging natural, relaxed responses.
4. Comfort with Water on the Head
After a clear signal from an adult, babies grow comfortable with water travelling down the back of their head, arms and legs.
5. Swimming with a Buoyancy Aid
Using a buoyancy aid, babies swim while supported on a parent’s shoulder or chest — their first taste of independent movement.
Ready to Start Swimming Lessons?
Book a free trial assessment for your child today — we’ll find their perfect level.