Swimming is a fantastic bonding activity for parents and their babies, but when is the right time to introduce little ones to the pool? We tackle some of the most common questions:

How old should my baby be before their first swim?

You won’t need to wait for your baby to be immunised before taking them to the pool; the chlorine in the water will kill off any germs. Most baby swimming classes will accept newborns from 4-6 weeks of age, and will take place in smaller pools for safety. However, it’s advisable for new mums to wait at least six weeks after labour before going swimming. Your body wil

The Zoggs range of swimming aids for toddlers has been specially developed to include bright colours and popular characters that help little ones feel excited about swimming, as well as plenty of safety features that help them feel safe and secure once they’re in the water.

Here are just 5 of our favourite swimming aids for toddlers from our range:

Swimfree Floatsuit

Recently awarded consumer choice in the Swim S

When your little one is desperate to get in the pool and start having fun – it can be pretty difficult to try and wriggle them into a swim cap! The following tips will help to make the whole experience as fuss-free as possible.

Fuss-free tips for putting on a child’s swim cap

Our range of junior swi

Even if you have been to the beach or pool many times with your little ones, it is still really important to be aware of basic swim safety precautions that will help you to minimise the risks.

As parents, we are responsible for showing our children how to be safe around water. Doing this requires a fine balance between teaching them to respect the potential dangers, without making them nervous of the water.

In this blog post, we will explain some essential swim safety

At Zoggs, we believe your little ones should be introduced to water as early as possible. That’s why we have the Zoggs Swim Sure Nappy in our range of children’s swimming essentials. 

Protection babies and parents love
Parents often worry about accidents in the pool, but we don’t want that to stop you from taking your little one swimming. Our swimming nappy has been specially designed to provide fantastic protection and hygiene in the water – peace of mind for mums and dads.

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Going swimming with your baby for the first time is a new experience for you both to savour. Excitement can give way to apprehension, but if you know what to expect then you can get the most out of swimming with your child from the word go. Here are some top tips from a qualified swimming teacher.

Feeling comfortable and confident
To begin with, it should all be about making your baby feel comfortable in the environment – and that’s not likely to be the case on the very first visit. It is important not to approach baby swimming with a rulebook, or even have too much of an idea of

Around the world, hundreds of children drown every year in and around water. Addressing water safety with your child is vital whether your child can swim or not. It’s vital that parents and guardians are aware of Children’s Safety in and around the Pool this Summer. The Zoggs team share their top tips for staying safe this summer...

Water safety ultimately is the responsibility of the par

The greatest tip we can give is when you go to the pool with your baby, don’t make it about trying to ‘teach’ your baby to swim. We know that sounds strange as the topic is referred to as Baby Swimming, but the foundation of baby swimming has to be first and foremost about HAVING FUN and, if done correctly, that fun experience of water will remain with them for life. Here are some top tips from our Learn to Swim teacher.

Around the world there are many theories and views on how and when you introduce your child to the pool. Many parents don’t feel confident taking their child swimming in the early stages, especially if it’s their first child so it’s normal to find out as much as you can. Introducing your child to water is like them taking their first steps or speaking their first word, it is a natural evolution of life.

Swimming is similar to walking, you would not put a child in an environment that was unsafe or one they would not be able to cope with. Their first steps normally take place in their own home, followed by a controlled environment in yo