这完全正常！我们训练有素的专业教练会冷静耐心地处理这种情况。我们绝不会强迫他们。我们只会减少训练量，专注于一些令人安心的活动，比如轻轻摇晃或唱歌，并将他们的情绪健康放在首位。

您只需要为宝宝准备一条合身的游泳尿布（大多数泳池都要求这样做）和一条毛巾。为了在凉爽的公寓泳池里增加温暖，我们可以推荐一些很棒的婴儿保暖服。

Yes, that is perfectly okay. You do not need to be a swimmer to participate. All our parent-accompanied lessons are conducted in shallow water where you can comfortably stand. Your role is to be a source of comfort and trust for your baby, and our expert coach will be right there to guide and support you both.

We believe in a gentle, child-led approach to submersion. It is an important skill for water safety, but it is never forced. We use specific verbal and physical cues to prepare your baby, and only proceed with a quick, happy submersion when both you and your baby are showing signs of being comfortable and ready.

Yes, you are right. Babies are born with a remarkable set of involuntary reflexes to help them in the water. The one you're referring to is called the bradycardic response, or more commonly, the mammalian dive reflex.

When a baby's face, particularly the area around their nose and mouth, is submerged in cool water, it triggers an involuntary response:

1. Their heart rate slows down to conserve oxygen.
2. They automatically hold their breath by closing their epiglottis, which prevents water from entering their lungs.

This is the most important part of your question, and the answer is: YES, you absolutely still need to teach breath control.

Here's why:

1. The Reflex is Temporary: The dive reflex is strongest in the first 6 months of life and typically diminishes or disappears completely between 6 and 12 months of age. You cannot rely on a temporary, involuntary reflex for long-term safety.
2. The Goal is a Conscious Skill, Not an Unconscious Reaction: A reflex is automatic; the baby has no control over it. The entire goal of a good baby swimming program is to use the "magical window" when this reflex is active to transition the baby from an involuntary reaction to a conscious, learned skill.

This is the art of great baby swim coaching. We do this through conditioning. By consistently using a verbal cue, like "Ready... Set... Go!", right before a gentle, quick submersion, the baby learns to associate the cue with the action of holding their breath. Over time, they will begin to hold their breath on command, even after the natural reflex has faded

You can expect a gentle, joyful, and sensory-rich experience that is designed entirely around your baby's comfort and your connection with them. Our lessons are less like a formal class and more like a guided discovery session.

A typical 30-minute lesson will follow a calm, predictable rhythm:

1. The Gentle Welcome: We begin slowly, getting used to the water with familiar songs, smiles, and gentle splashing. The first few minutes are all about creating a calm, happy, and secure atmosphere.
2. Purposeful Play & Discovery: This is the heart of the lesson. Through a series of fun, age-appropriate activities—like reaching for floating toys to encourage kicking or singing "Twinkle, Twinkle" during an assisted back float—we will guide you and your baby through foundational movements. Every activity has a purpose, designed to build their motor skills and water confidence.
3. The Calm Cool-Down: We always end the session on a positive and relaxed note, perhaps with a gentle sway or a final soft song. This ensures your baby leaves the pool feeling happy, safe, and looking forward to their next water adventure.

Throughout the entire lesson, you will be with your baby, acting as their safe space, while our expert coach guides you both every step of the way.