"Teaching your infant to swim can help their brain grow. Starting infant swimming at a young age can improve their reading skills later in life and reduce their risk of drowning." -Dr. Karen Gill, M.D.
Why Start Baby Swim Lessons Early? The So Fly Swim Advantage
At So Fly Swim, we believe that it’s never too early to help your child develop life-saving water skills and build lifelong confidence in and around the water. That’s why we encourage parents to begin swim lessons as early as 6 months old and Baby Swim Classes as early as 3 months. Backed by pediatric and developmental experts, early swim exposure offers benefits that go far beyond the pool.
Here are five powerful reasons to start your baby’s swim journey at So Fly Swim:
1. Water Safety Skills Start Early
Accidental drownings are one of the leading causes of injury-related deaths in young children. While no lesson can "drown-proof" a child, introducing babies to the water at an early age gives them a head start in developing essential safety habits. At So Fly Swim, our gentle, progressive methods focus on floating, breath control, and comfort in the water — creating a strong foundation for future swim skills.
2. Boosts Physical Development
Swimming is a full-body activity that promotes balance, coordination, and muscle strength in babies. Moving through water helps support motor development and enhances cardiovascular health — all while being low-impact and safe for developing joints. Our warm-water pools and baby-friendly environment ensure your little one can move and explore comfortably.
3. Enhances Cognitive and Emotional Growth
Early swim lessons have been linked to improved cognitive function and problem-solving skills. Activities in the pool help develop memory, spatial awareness, and even early language patterns through song and repetition. Plus, the joyful experience of learning in the water builds emotional confidence — both in your child and in you as a parent.
4. Strengthens the Parent-Child Bond
Our parent-and-me swim classes are more than just lessons — they’re shared moments of connection. Skin-to-skin contact, eye contact, and play-based learning in the water nurture secure attachment and trust. Many families say swim class becomes a treasured weekly ritual.
5. Fosters Socialization and Comfort in Group Settings
Group lessons help babies grow more comfortable around peers and new environments. Whether it’s seeing other children splash and giggle or learning to follow group cues, So Fly Swim classes gently ease your baby into social experiences — all while having fun!
Why So Fly Swim?
We specialize in boutique swim instruction, creating a warm, welcoming environment with low student-to-instructor ratios, highly trained coaches, and a curriculum designed specifically for our youngest swimmers. Every splash is a step toward safety, confidence, and joyful development.
Ready to dive in?
We’d love to welcome you and your little one into our So Fly Swim family. Start your baby’s swim journey with us today!