Waterbabies Houston – Clear Lake

6 months – 35 months

The Waterbabies classes only seem like fun and games. But this is where natural swimming for pure joy begins, in a wonderful environment with parental love and warm smiles all round.

Baby Swimming Classes in Clear Lake

Many children do not learn how to swim until they are several years old – sometimes as old as 10.

While there is never a bad time to learn, parents can give their babies the advantage of swim lessons before they are even potty trained. Is this a good idea? And how does a parent do this? Learn more below.

Benefits of Baby Swim Lessons

Swimming is a great way to enjoy some family fun in the sun and to get some exercise, but there are a few additional benefits. The first one is a very simple one: safety.

According to the CDC, for children between the ages of one and four, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death. For ages five to 14, it’s the second leading cause of accidental death. Many of these drowning deaths occur in the family pool. Though you can’t prevent everything, swimming lessons reduce the likelihood of losing little ones to drowning accidents by 88% (link to Griffith Study).

Additionally, swim lessons can provide some internal benefits for your child. It enhances cognitive and physical abilities, which is beneficial for school, sports, and overall health. And it boosts confidence – something that can impact a child’s entire life.

How Early Should I Start My Baby in Swimming Classes?

There was a time when the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that children should be at least four years old before taking swim lessons. However, their recommendations have recently dropped to the age of one. This is a very positive thing, as so many of those accidental drownings occur before the age of four.

While one might be the general guideline, research and experience have shown that babies as young as six months old can learn the skills necessary to survive unintentional dips in the water. And taking classes in Clear Lake this early helps reduce their fear of the water, as well as setting them up to be strong swimmers throughout life.

How the Emler Approach Works

At Emler Swim School, we believe that the earlier a child is introduced to water, the happier and safer they’ll be. However, when and how that introduction takes place is integral to the results. Some methods can create fear and intimidation, which can actually push children away from water and leave them unable to survive an accident.

We focus on creating a fun, stress-free environment that is full of positive reinforcement. Starting at only two months old, you can enroll them in our Clear Lake Bathtime Babies program. This is a very playful, loving, and parent-involved program that focuses on reducing anxiety and creating a love of water play. At six months old, your baby can move into our Clear Lake Waterbabies program, where your baby will begin with breath control and move up as skills are developed.

Though it’s a very structured learning process, it seems like nothing more than fun and games to children – and for good reason. We use fun, games, songs, and toys to foster a love of the water and – above all – safety.

We believe that parental love, hugs, and celebration are essential, which is why our classes are built around parent and baby working together. As your child’s skills and confidence progress, we begin to foster more independence in the water.

If you’re wondering if Clear Lake swim classes are right for your baby, we offer a free 30-minute orientation for you to experience. Give us a call with any questions at 855-232-2006 or fill out the contact form and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.

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Bathtime Babies: 2-5 months old, water familiarity

Parent and Baby learn bath time fun

Newborns recently arrived from the aquatic womb are returned to the happiness of water. Weekly half-hour classes familiarize baby with buoyancy and fun in the bath – and parents get expert instruction on baby games for bath time at home. This becomes a weekly treat for baby and parent, and sets the child up almost from birth for natural comfort, enjoyment and coordination in the water. Our tiniest students are almost veterans by the time they join the Waterbabies classes!