Baby swimming
Baby swimming courses
Baby swimming is a playtime together with the family and it’s done on the child’s terms. The goal of baby swimming is to introduce the child to water in safe conditions and make children, and why not parents too, water lovers. The instructor provides tips for independent activities in the water. At best, baby swimming is the beginning of a lifetime hobby. During the baby swimming, the child learns to enjoy the water games and also the child has the opportunity to train all her developing skills.
Baby swimming can be started after the child is three months old and weight should be at least 5 kg. Then the child’s awake time is long enough and the baby stays warm in water of at least 32 degrees. In Kuntolaakso, you can start baby swimming at the age of 3-12 months.
In Kuntolaakso, you can practice baby swimming on Saturday and Sunday mornings under the guidance of professionals trained by SUH (Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Association). For swimming, a tight long-legged swimsuit is recommended for the baby. A swim diaper is not mandatory in Kuntolaakso’s baby swims.
Premature babies and special children must get a doctor’s permission to start baby swimming. Discuss baby swimming at the consultation with the doctor/nurse and during the medical examination before starting swimming.
In the course there will be 8 instructed 30 minute pool time. The course fee is 160€ for one child and two adults. For twins the course fee is 192€ including two adults. Notice that instructing language is finnish.
Vesipedot -course
Vesipedot group is for 3-5 year old children and their parents. This course is not a swimming school, it’s more like playtime in the water with family and other kids. In the course there will be 8 instructed 30 minute pool time. The course fee is 160€ for one child and two adults. Children have to have atleast one parent with them in the pool, every time. Instructing language is finnish, but you can also participate and use watch and learn method.