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Breath Control For Baby Swimming | Cup Conditioning Cup conditioning teaches baby's breath control on command. By learning breath control on a verbal cue we are preparing baby underwater submersions and floating activities. Remember babies will learn to submerge underwater when they show signs of individual readiness. By conditioning baby to hold their breath on cue we allow baby’s first underwater experience to be safe and positive. Always read baby’s body language and respond to their needs. Never condition a crying baby. Use parental demonstrations to show baby that you are also happy to have water on your face.

Conditioning is a stimulus response method used to teach baby breath control on command. By teaching baby breath control on the verbal trigger “NAME Ready Go”, we prepare them for their first underwater experience outside the womb.

By conditioning the baby we ensure that their first underwater experience a pleasurable one.
When the water hits the top of the baby’s head they will react by holding their breath.
Conditioning is a safe technique to teach baby’s breath control. To avoid ingesting water we sit the baby upright so the water runs quickly, smoothly and evenly over the face.
If you are uncomfortable with conditioning, you can wait until you join formal learn to swim lessons to commence conditioning.

If you practice conditioning regularly you will notice your baby close their eyes and hold their breath on the verbal cue.

Steps for conditioning
1. Sit the baby upright
2. Get a cup of water
3. Use the trigger words “Name, ready go”
4. Wait one second then pour the water on top of the head
5. Allow the water to run completely over the face before laying baby back down
6. Congratulate baby on a job well done
7. Never condition a crying baby

Use parental demonstrations to build confidence and show that you are also happy with water on your face.