Baby Swimming Is All About Developing Independence. Babies are curious and learn through their own exploration. Personal exploration often teaches children their limitations and boundaries. During the swimming lesson the parent remains within arms reach, actively supervising to ensure the learning experience is safe. Even from a very young age babies can learn boundaries. Your baby will learn the differences between deep and shallow water and they will gain a respect for the water as they learn their limitations. T-Shirts T-shirts are great for encouraging independence as children begin to hold on and support their own body weight. Babies soon learn that if they don’t hold on they will go underwater. Parents can also make a ledge with their body by leaning back and allowing the baby to balance on the chest while holding onto the shirt. This is great bonding and great for independence. Shallow Water Learning Giving your baby the opportunity to sit up and play independently in shallow water is fantastic. Shallow water provides your baby with a haven to splash and play. Sitting in the water will also be great for baby’s balance. Remember there is no safe place for children in the water unless they are being supervised. Baby can topple over very easily in the water. Surround your arms around your baby so that you can catch them if they fall. All baby swimming classes must be conducted in a safe and positive learn to swim environment. Each Baby and Toddler should be encouraged to learn to swim according to their individual readiness. The learn to swim process should follow a step by step process including water familiarisation, breath control, submersion, floating and propulsion. Adult supervision is always required when in and around the water. To learn all about how to teach swimming to babies visit my website and get my online program at https://babyswim.info/