MIO Baby Course – Water Acclimation (from 3 months old)

Shared Time: Gentle Water Experiences and Bonding.

We use playful, gentle movements and respond to each baby’s individual reactions. To ensure that babies can safely enjoy their time in the water, the course is suitable once they are able to hold their head steady on their own (usually from around 3 months of age). Both the water and air temperatures are above 30°C. The warmth can stimulate motor development, relax the muscles, and support the cardiovascular system.

Well-being: Close physical contact and warm water can help support the regulation of breathing, heart rate, and muscle tone.

Experience: At the same time, babies gain important sensory experiences through pressure, buoyancy, and movement in the water.

Connection: The swimming lesson is dedicated time for parent and child — without distractions and focused on sharing the experience together.

Calmness, security, and joy are at the heart of everything we do.

A gentle introduction to the water for our youngest swimmers (from around 3 months, as soon as your baby can hold their head up securely on their own). In your arms, your baby experiences what it feels like to be supported while gently discovering their own movement in the water.

Price: €199 (8 sessions × 30 minutes)

Parent-and-child courses
Small groups, maximum of 6 children
Individual guidance

Time for getting comfortable, practising, having fun, and building confidence.

Ideal for reinforcing what has been learned after completing a course block or taking the time to prepare for the next goal at your own pace.

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A little note for children who are anxious

Especially for children who are anxious, it is wonderful when their first experience with water is associated not with fear, but with curiosity, excitement, and anticipation. You can gently support your child at home and help create a positive attitude towards learning to swim.

Please avoid well-intentioned but negatively phrased sentences such as: “You don’t need to be afraid,” “You won’t sink,” or “It’s not that bad.” Children often mainly hear the words “afraid,” “sink,” or “bad.” The subconscious mind often filters out words such as “not” and “don’t.”

More helpful are simple, reassuring phrases such as:
“I’m here with you. We’ll do this together.”
“You can take your time and look around.”
“Today, we’ll only try as much as feels comfortable for you.”

If a swimming course feels like too much at the moment, there is no need to force anything – sometimes a child simply needs a little more time. By arrangement, you are also very welcome to come and watch a lesson first, so that we can get to know each other calmly and without pressure.

To ensure that no one feels overwhelmed, we deliberately teach in very small groups, in a calm atmosphere, and with plenty of patience. This allows even anxious children to gradually build confidence and feel safe in the water, step by step.

I often find that simply watching a lesson gives me the opportunity to gently encourage children, while allowing you and your child to gradually build trust in me and in the process.