The Learn to Swim book is a superb how-to guide for parents and caregivers to teach their baby the basics of swimming and water familiarization in the lead up to, and in conjunction with, swimming lessons. Each chapter focuses on a new skill for the parent and baby to learn together in the bath or pool. The skillsillustrated by detailed photos, key learning points, and troubleshooting suggestionsare for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, catering to all stages of learning from those fearful of water to the most water-confident babies all over the world. This book can be adapted to bath time, pools, lakes, or beaches and shows what parents can do with their baby in a safe environment, paving the way for a strong swimming toddler. This book also addresses concerns new parents may have with a dedicated FAQ section that will also answer the age-old question: Will my baby drink the water? Finally, key safety informationincluding supervision, swim wear, floaties, pool fences, and a special chapter on babies with special needsare all expertly addressed.
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Product Details
Dimensions: 165 x 241mm
Publication Date: 25 Apr 2019
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781782551607
About Ben HoldenTracey Ayton
Tracey Ayton received the Austswim Teacher of the Year for infant and preschool swimming for two consecutive years the Swim Australia Meritorious Award for outstanding service in the Learn to Swim program and many other community service awards. She has developed an award-winning baby program and the current curriculum at Little Heroes Swim Academy a swim school that specializes in teaching students with disabilities. Ben Holden has managed award-winning Learn to Swim programs and pioneered low buoyancy swimming equipment through the revolutionary Bolsta kickboard. He holds a bachelor of Sport Science with an emphasis on swimming and has collaborated with the industry and a host of international swimming coaches