My Nemo Swimming Journey: Matthew & Sarah
When it comes to baby & toddler swimming classes, water safety is one of the benefits that we talk about a lot. It’s not the only benefit, of course – far from it! Sarah, who has been bringing her now 7 month old son to classes since he was just a tiny baby, says that Matthew’s physical development outside of the water has been positively impacted, too.
Let’s find out more…
How old was Matthew when you started bringing him to Nemo Swimming lessons?
Sarah: He was around 7 weeks old
And how old is he now?
Sarah: 7 months
What benefits have you seen as a result of bringing Matthew swimming from such a young age?
Sarah: Matthew is water confident, able to do his survival roll, fall in the pool from the side unaided, hold on to the side of the pool unaided, return to the surface from approx 1 meter underwater. Kicking his legs and strengthening his core, Matthew is now able to walk (from 6 months) holding only one adult finger for a short distance and his physical development has progressed faster than other children his age.
What do you both love most about your swimming classes?
Sarah: Matthew love the water, seeing his friends, the songs, splashing his hands and sitting on the side to fall in.
What would you say to other parents thinking of signing up to Nemo Swimming classes?
Sarah: 100% recommend it as Matthew has developed more physically than other children his age and everyone asks how.
Anything else you’d like to share?
Sarah: All the staff are lovely, kind, great with the children and supportive to the parents who are nervous first-timers.
Start your Nemo Swimming Journey today!
Inspired by Matthew’s story? Then let’s kickstart your Nemo Swimming Journey today! Paddle over to our online booking system, find a class that suits, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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