It’s hard to be out and about when temperatures are dipping below freezing. But don’t put your baby in lockdown this winter – change things up and take your little one to a swimming class. It’s never too early get your baby used to the water and as soon as he reaches six months of age it’s safe to swim.
Your local gym, community center or YMCA is a great place to start when looking for affordable and conveniently-located classes. The YMCA offers parent and child classes starting at six months of age. Times and schedules vary so check your neighborhood location for details.
If you are centrally located, Richmond Heights and Clayton have affordable and accessible community centers that boast a great variety of classes. In Creve Couer and Chesterfield, the JCC offers great parent and child classes at various times with weekend options.
Another popular option in St. Louis is Little Fishes Swim School. Little Fishes is popular because it offers small, intimate classes with less than five students and promises to not only provide a fun environment but focus on building confidence and developing age-appropriate skills. As your child progresses, Little Fishes offers programs for the changing levels. For the little fish in your life, book them for a swim party at Little Fishes – full details online.
Getting in the pool is a great way to keep the family active during the long winter months and it's never too early to start looking forward to summer. So dive in!
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