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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When & where are our toddler swimming classes?
If your toddler is close to the end or the beginning of one of the age ranges below, please use the following guide to help you decide which toddler swimming classes are most suitable.
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.
We try our best to ensure that the information on this page is kept up-to-date and accurate at all times and we do review it regularly (last review 7th December 2023). Please note, however, that our timetables are subject to change. Bookings for our classes are made via DoDays. DoDays will only show classes with spaces available to book. If no classes are visible when you click on the links above, this means that classes on the day you have selected are full - please search for a different day or venue instead.
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
Toddler swimming FAQs
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.
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.
You'll need a towel and a costume for yourself, and a towel and double nappy for your little one. Everything else that you will need during your toddler swimming lesson is provided for you.
Check out our handy guide below which contains lots of useful advice on things that you might want to bring with you for before or after your lesson.
Yes. Each toddler will need to be accompanied by one grown-up during their swimming lesson. You will be in the water with your child until they are around three years old.
We can only allow one adult per child in the water during a toddler swimming lesson. You are, however, welcome to alternate who brings your little one each week. All of our venues have viewing areas where partners, grandparents and so on can watch, too.
Our toddler swimming lessons are paid for via a monthly subscription. Please contact your local Nemo Swimming provider for more information.