Baby Swimmers runs classes in ten-week blocks at a cost of £90.00 or £80.00, running throughout the year with the aim of enjoying yourselves. Through fun and games we progressively develop your babies natural reflexes to encourage voluntary swimming movements in the water which will build a foundation for your baby to swim unaided in the future. We introduce your baby to the water gently, learning basic water skills and increasing water confidence.
WHAT TO BRING
- NAPPIES: Please ensure your baby wears 2 snugly fitting swimming nappies. You can use either 2 disposable nappies or 1 disposable with a nappy cover or Velcro or tie-up nappy on top. This is to help guard against any accidents which may contaminate the pool.
- CHANGING MATS: Please bring a changing mat with you and change babies on the floor for their safety.
- Disposable nappies can be purchased at Baby Swimmers at a cost of £1.00 each.
- FEEDING: Young babies can be fed at any time before swimming, however if your baby is eating solids, please try and leave at least 1 hour before swimming. Feel free to feed your baby after swimming.
- ILLNESS: If your baby is unwell and suffering from a severe cold, chest infection, ear infection or diarrhoea, they should not be brought swimming. If you are unsure as to whether they are well enough to swim, please consult your doctor.
- IMMUNISATIONS: It is not necessary for your baby to have had all injections before starting swimming, however if you are unsure as to whether or not you want your baby to start swimming because of this, please discuss it further with your doctor or health visitor.
As most of the pools we use are within schools and leisure clubs, the changing facilities may be limited and quite small and usually without changing tables. For safety, please change your babies on a changing mat on the floor and bear in mind that there is limited space for parents coming into the changing rooms after you. Hopefully the enjoyment of the classes and warm pools will make up for the changing facilities.
PARKING
Please note that you will need a parking permit for classes at Beckwith Health Club, Harrogate. Please see reception before you start your first class with your registration number and they will advise you where you need to park.
For weekday classes at the Forum, Quarry Hill, you will need to park at the West Yorkshire Playhouse/Quarry Hill Car Park, which backs onto the Quarry Hill Building. The cost is presently £1.50 per hour.
