Parent & baby learn together in our warm-water pool, building confidence and water safety from the very first splash.
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Bond with your baby in our warm-water pool. Trained and caring instructors guide you both through songs, gentle skills, and water safety, making every splash a confident first step. Bathtime Babies is your child’s very first level in Emler’s 11-level SwimSure™ journey.
Water comfort through songs & play
Bathtime safety skills for home
Foundation for future swim levels
One-on-one pool time where you and your baby learn water safety skills together. Your baby learns to lift their head if face-down in water, while you learn techniques to make bath time feel safe and fun. The perfect introduction to a lifetime of swimming.
Everything parents want to know before their baby’s first swim class.
Parents should bring the following items to their baby’s swim class: swimsuit, towel(s), wet bag, change of clothes, dry diaper for after class, two pairs of washable, reusable swim pants for children 3 and under. We have them available for purchase at each location or online One-piece bathing suit or swim trunks & t-shirt for parents/guardians with child in BathTime Babies, Level 1A or Level 1B. Goggles are optional.
Yes, we have learned that infants and toddlers learn best when their parent (or another loved one) joins them in class. They love and trust YOU, which can help our instructors build comfort in class and in the water to result in faster progression towards water safety.
Yes. Our BathTime Babies instructors complete specialized training in teaching infants and toddlers. They focus on gentle water introduction, parent-child interaction, and early water safety skills to help babies feel comfortable and confident in the water.
Yes, it is required for 2-year-olds to wear 2 swim diapers during lessons to maintain a clean and hygienic environment. Swim diapers are designed to prevent leaks while allowing toddlers to enjoy the water comfortably.
Parent & Baby Swim Lessons at Emler Swim School
Introduce your little one to the water with parent and baby swim lessons at Emler Swim School. Designed for infants and toddlers under age 4, these classes help babies feel comfortable and safe in the water while giving parents hands-on guidance from our certified instructors.
Through songs, gentle activities, and age-appropriate skills, your child will begin to build confidence and early water safety awareness, all while bonding with you in our warm-water pools. Parents learn important techniques, like how to safely support their child in the water, creating a positive foundation for future swim lessons.
Our goal is to make every first splash a joyful step toward a lifelong love of the water.