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Toddler swimming lessons

Nemo Toddlers (18-36 months)

Our toddler swimming classes are packed full of songs, games and fun activities designed to promote water safety and to build your toddler's confidence in the water. We use loads of songs, games and fun activities to help them become more independent in the water and – when they are ready – make the transition from moving around the pool with your support to taking their first paddles on their own (with the use of floats).

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"I've been to a few toddler swimming classes with my children. Nemo Swimming's classes are - by far - the best I've seen"

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When & where are our toddler swimming classes?

Nemo Toddlers classes are offered in the following areas:

Newcastle & North Tyneside

PaddlePod (Killingworth) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
PaddlePod (Shiremoor) - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
PaddlePod (Whitley Bay) - Monday, Wednesday & Saturday

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South Tyneside

Boldon Dive Centre - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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Which Nemo Toddlers class should you pick?

Nemo Toddlers (18-30) classes
Suitable for children aged 16-28 months. We advise joining these classes if you - or your toddler - are new to swimming classes, or if either of you are a little anxious in the water.

Nemo Toddlers (30-36 months) classes
Can be booked for toddlers who are aged 28-38 months. For children who are between age ranges, we advise you select these classes if your toddler has attended lessons previously and if they are confident in the water.

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What happens in a Nemo Toddlers class?

Our toddler swimming classes are packed full of songs, games and fun activities that toddlers - and their grown-ups - just love! Delivered as small group sessions with instructors who teach in the water alongside you, Nemo Toddlers classes see us teach important water safety skills, and offer a supportive environment whereby toddlers learn how to start moving around the pool on their own with the use of swimming aids.

Benefits of toddler swimming

Supports brain development, core strength and coordination

Promotes better eating and sleeping habits

Improves mental awareness, understanding and communication skills

Provides a complete workout, strengthening your toddler's hearts and lungs

Builds confidence and discipline around the water

A mum supports a toddler in the swimming pool while they hold a mirror and smile into it

"My two-year-old absolutely loves these toddler swimming classes! She swam on her own for the first time yesterday using her SwimFin. The look on her face was just priceless!"

Toddler swimming FAQs

My toddler hasn't swam before; will these toddler swimming classes be suitable for them?

Yes!

One of the main benefits of the Nemo Swimming Journey is that you can start at any time. The activities are all tailored to the developmental milestones that children are - typically - working towards outside of the water, and we adapt according to each child's needs.

So, whether you've swam before, or whether this is your first paddle together, these toddler swimming lessons are perfect for toddlers aged 18-36 months.

What should my little one wear to a toddler swimming lesson?

All toddlers will need to wear a double nappy when attending toddler swimming lessons.

There are two parts to this:

A swim nappy, which looks just like a 'normal' nappy. It is, however, designed to not leak or expand in the water.
A neoprene nappy cover, which sits over the top of the swim nappy. This should be snug around your toddler's tummy and legs, and helps to prevent any accidents from leaking into the pool.

You can pick up swim nappies at your local supermarket or chemist. For neoprene nappy covers, we highly recommend the Splash About Happy Nappy - and you can pick these up at many of our toddler swimming venues.

You can, if you wish, add a swimming costume or swimming vest over the top of the double nappy. This is optional - the only bit that we insist on is the double nappy itself.