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Learned more than in 6 weeks at the Y

Margalit Shapiro-Katz

We have been going to the YMCA, my baby loves the water and the pool but the teach was not up to par. I learned way more with these videos than in any of the...

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We have been going to the YMCA, my baby loves the water and the pool but the teach was not up to par. I learned way more with these videos than in any of the classes and now am motivated to keep practicing with my baby in the pool

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Easy to follow and fun to try!

Jennifer Mastro

Tessa's "Prepare Your Baby for Swim Lessons" program was easy to follow and included simple checks for understanding. The videos helped demonstrate the skill...

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Tessa's "Prepare Your Baby for Swim Lessons" program was easy to follow and included simple checks for understanding. The videos helped demonstrate the skills and she provides tips for incorporating these fun and essential practices into bath time or pool time! Emphasis is on NOT forcing the baby, but working with the baby and all her senses to better understand how the water works. I recommend this program to ALL parents!

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I am happy to learn from expert Tessa Rhodes,

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as she has really helped me with many things in my work as a trainer for babies and she also has an easy way of communicating information. Thank you Tessa

as she has really helped me with many things in my work as a trainer for babies and she also has an easy way of communicating information. Thank you Tessa

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It was truly such a blessing and worth it! Thank you Tessa!

Sole Henning

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Fantastic short course

Alisha Alisha

Thank you so much for the concise and caring way in which to bring your message across. I enjoyed it very much.

Thank you so much for the concise and caring way in which to bring your message across. I enjoyed it very much.

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0-8 Months Swim Lessons

Jade Everitt

This class was amazing! As an instructor I have learned so much throughout the lessons. Tessa has done an incredible job setting up a learning platform for i...

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This class was amazing! As an instructor I have learned so much throughout the lessons. Tessa has done an incredible job setting up a learning platform for instructors and parents!

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Great tips

Jennifer Lea

The free course had some very helpful tips to try together

The free course had some very helpful tips to try together

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Very helpful!

Evangelynn Evangelynn

Great teacher!

Great teacher!

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Brilliant

Margaret Terrell

Very informative, explained well,

Very informative, explained well,

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Love it

Jinnie V

This is an excellent course to prepare baby for the water, I love that is gentle on babies and cry free. We are already practicing.

This is an excellent course to prepare baby for the water, I love that is gentle on babies and cry free. We are already practicing.

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Helpful

Megan Litz

Enjoying the course!

Enjoying the course!

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how to prepare your baby to swim 0-8 months

Venetia Adlem

super informative course

super informative course

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Bathtub Swimming Lessons

Instill Respect, Not Fear

Start from the day you bring your baby home from the hospital. Develop love and respect for the water early on. Everything from this course can take place in the bathtub. Think of it as bathtub swimming lessons.
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What You Will Learn

  • 1

    Unit 1: Introduction

    • Welcome to How to Prepare Your Baby for Swim Lessons 0 to 8 Months!

    • What to Expect From This Course

  • 2

    Unit 2: Home Preparation 0-8 Months

    • How to Condition Your Baby to Hold Their Breath

    • How to Teach Your Baby to Float on Their Back

    • How to Encourage Independence in Your Baby

    • Quiz

  • 3

    Unit 3: What to Practice at the Swimming Pool with the 4+ Month-Old Baby

    • Types of Holds

    • Quiz

    • How to Stimulate Your Baby's Senses

    • Quiz

    • Types of Kicks

    • Quiz

    • Congratulations!

Your Instructor

Tessa Rhodes

I started my career working with children in 2005. Before I became a certified American Red Cross WSI (water safety instructor), I was a drama and gymnastics coach. Of the three, swimming is by far and away, my most favorite to teach, and it happens to be the most rewarding. As I see the progress my students make, I can't help but just love what I do.

Whether you're a parent or a swim instructor or in search of training to become one, you're in the right place. I am excited to share my knowledge with you.