Hellobee Boards

I think it is awesome and really want to sign my 8 month old DD up for one. I say go for it!

We did it and had fun

It was $40 for 7 weeks, once a week. He was 6-8 months. It got him used to the water and playing a few games. The one downside was that the pool was terribly cold and after about 20 minutes we had to get out because DS was too cold. I wish they kept the pool warmer!!

Another concern I've read is early exposure to chlorine: it's a chemical that isn't good for babies... So we only did one set of classes and took a break. We might start up again this summer though

Have fun!!

We did a 6 week class for $45. It was really fun and a great way to do something with your LO (she was 6 months around the time, and it was great to have a planed class). Just remember that you may miss a class if she gets sick or something happens. We missed 2 classes, but i think it was worth it!

A friend of mine told me that they took her son when he was 6 months old and that he learned how to flip around on his back and float. Is this something that they still teach?

We started our session 4 weeks ago and LO seems to enjoy it. He's 8 months old and the session is 20 weeks long, so he will be 12 months it ends. We picked a pool that is specifically for younger children (no adult swim) - one of their biggest advantages is the clean, low chemical water. I also love our their locker room is set up - very baby friendly, lots of changing stations available.

It's pricey for the "lessons" (about $20 per class) but I can tell how much LO has learned in just a few weeks. He's definitely getting something out of it. Like this past week, he was instantly comfortable with floating on his back where as the previous weeks he was very hesitant. The instructor has also been trying to get him to cruise along on a platform they have in the water. My husband does the classes with him and it's cute watching them

@Mrs. Pen: what she said. Check to make sure the pool's heated and concern of chlorine exposure.

It's not so much "swimming" as exposing them to water really. THen eventually you move to dunking their head in the water etc.

We talked about it and since we have a inground pool and my husband swims like a fish we'll just teach her on our own.

I used to teach infant swimming classes and the babies and parents loved them! The babies all learned to get comfortable in the water, and I noticed as time went on that the toddler/kindergarten class kids who started with me as babies were much more confident and able swimmers than most of the ones who didn't. I think they are great We are looking forward to doing them with Baby Grizz.