children swimming tips
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Photochromic lens: Your Questions AnsweredPosted: 14/10/2022Read more >
Swimming goggles play a big part in getting the most out of your swims!
We've been designing and innovating swimming goggles since 1992 and want to ensure each and every swimmer finds the right goggles for them.
Photochromic lenses are our latest innovation and are great for every swimmer!
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Learn to Swim: Swimming Advice for ParentsPosted: 07/10/2022Read more >
If you want to introduce your baby to water or help your child learn to swim and become a confident little swimmer or want to learn to swim yourself... welcome to Zoggs Learn to swim.
Zoggs want all those learning to swim to enjoy the freedom, fun and exhilaration of the water with unconditional trust in their Zoggs goggles, equipment and swimwear.
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Which floatation device is best for your child?Posted: 14/04/2022Read more >
The use of a floatation device is extremely important and supportive for children swimming, no matter their age. This is in addition to support from an adult. However, we also recommend a floatation device, whether it be Float bands, Roll ups, a Zoodle or a Floatsuit. The most important thing to remember is that the adult must hold onto the child or child’s hands at all times as the child learns to swim. Only once the child gains confidence in the water should the adult either deflate the floatation device or allow the child to swim with less support or even unaided (and only for short periods i
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Everything you need to know about helping your little one build confidence in the waterPosted: 13/04/2022Read more >
If you want to introduce your baby to water or help your child learn to swim and become a confident little swimmer or want to learn to swim yourself... welcome to Zoggs Learn to Swim.
Stage 2 is all about learning to swim and finding more confidence and independence in the water. In Stage 2 your child will build skills which will help them all along their swimming journey. Confidence and independence is a core part of this stage which is why the buoyancy aids promote movement in the water.
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The Magic of the Zoggs Water Wing VestPosted: 02/03/2017Read more >
We love the Water Wing vest so what better way to show this than to find out what others think...
Since using the Zoggs Water Wing Vest in lessons, it has produced incredible results in the confidence and technique of students. I wanted to share a few stories that stand out in using the product as at first I was cautious putting it on my students and I wasn’t sure how well it would work. While at first it looked as though it would work similarly to arm bands and limit arm movement and inhibit good body position, I found it was completely different to my first impression. H
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Parents' Guide: Taking your child swimming this weekend?Posted: 01/03/2017Read more >
It's commonly known that children learn to swim as much from their parents at the weekend, as in their weekly lessons. Although the benefits are evident it can sometimes seem like an uphill struggle at times to take the kids swimming at the weekend, you get them to the pool and get them changed but what next? Our Learn to Swim teacher tackles the most common questions asked by parents about how to develop their child’s swim development:
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5 Essential Swim Safety Tips for ChildrenPosted: 23/04/2015Read more >
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