Water with their baby at all times. The first 10 minutes of the lesson are unstructured, allowing the babies to become comfortable and acclimated to the water.
The Ducklings classes are designed to develop water skills and safety in a fun and interactive way. The instructors will guide the babies and caregivers through activities that promote confidence and build abilities in the water. The classes include songs, games, and gentle exercises to improve coordination and motor skills.
You can book our Ducklings classes online. Bookings usually open approximately four weeks before the term starts. You can find our term dates on our website.
It is recommended to bring a disposable or reusable nappy to go under your baby's wetsuit or waterproof nappy. Huggies Little Swimmers are recommended. A waterproof nappy or wetsuit with an inbuilt nappy made from neoprene material is also required. Happy Nappy Wetsuits are available for rental or purchase at our facility.
Towels for both the caregiver and baby should also be brought. Caregivers participating in the lesson should wear appropriate swimwear.
If you have any questions or would like more information, you can contact us via email or phone. Our email address is contact@splashbaby. Co. nz and our phone number is 022-479-9229.
Our facility is located at The Aquadome, WEGC, Wellington 6012.
Splash Baby Swimming School in Wellington, New Zealand, offers swimming lessons for babies and toddlers, with a focus on water safety, confidence building, and cognitive development. Starting swimming lessons from a young age can greatly improve a child's water safety skills and increase their confidence, coordination, balance, and cognitive functioning. Splash Baby provides a safe and supportive pool environment for babies and their caregivers to learn and grow together.
The swimming lessons are held at the Aquadome pool in Mt Victoria. Classes for babies under 24 months are held on Sunday mornings, while classes for babies over 24 months are held on Saturday afternoons. Splash Baby offers a variety of classes based on age groups, including Under One's (4-12 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), One's (12-24 months), and Preschool (3-4 years).
For babies under one year old, Splash Baby offers Jellyfish classes. The Junior Jellyfish class is for babies aged 4 to 8 months, while the Senior Jellyfish class is for babies aged 1 year and under. These classes provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for both the baby and caregiver, allowing babies to progress at their own pace. The classes are 30 minutes long and always require a caregiver to be in the water with their baby.
The class content includes fun and engaging activities, songs, and splashing, with a focus on creating a bonding experience and introducing basic underwater skills.
For babies aged 12 to 24 months, Splash Baby offers Ducklings classes. The Junior Duckling class is for babies aged 12 to 18 months, while the Senior Duckling class is for babies aged 18 to 24 months. These classes provide a stepping stone for babies and caregivers to develop water skills and safety. Instructors guide participants through fun and interactive lessons that build confidence and abilities in the water.
Caregivers are always in the water with their baby during these 30 minutes lessons, allowing for a non-pressured environment to learn essential skills.
To book classes at Splash Baby, online booking is available on their website. Bookings usually open four weeks before the start of a term, and term dates can be found on the website. It is recommended to bring a disposable or reusable nappy, a waterproof nappy or neoprene wetsuit, towels for both caregiver and baby, and appropriate swimwear for the caregiver participating in the lesson.
For more information or any inquiries, Splash Baby can be contacted via email or phone. Their email address is contact@splashbaby. Co. nz, and their phone number is 022-479-9229.
The Aquadome, located in WEGC, Wellington 6012, serves as the venue for the swimming lessons.