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5 Common Mistakes When Learning to Swim and How to Avoid Them
Learning to swim is an essential life skill that you want to teach your child as safely, effectively, and enjoyably as possible. Yet, we often see the same mistakes being made during the learning process. Mistakes that can lead to insecurity, delayed swimming development, or even water fear. In this blog, we discuss the five most common mistakes when learning to swim and provide practical tips to avoid them.
What you will discover in this blog:
- Which mistakes many parents (unintentionally) make during swimming lessons.
- How to recognize and avoid these mistakes.
- Which tools really help with safe and quick swimming development.
1. Starting too early without water familiarization
Many parents want their child to learn to swim as soon as possible but sometimes forget that water familiarization is the foundation. Without first getting used to the water, the learning process can take longer. Children who are afraid of splashes or water on their faces have more difficulty mastering swimming techniques.
Solution: Start water familiarization at a young age. This can be done in the bath, under the shower, or in a shallow pool with a float suit from Senor Swim. This allows your child to become comfortable with water in a playful way, without fear.
2. Relying on water wings instead of a float suit
Water wings are still often used, but they are not an ideal tool. They limit freedom of movement and keep the body in a vertical position, which does not align with the correct swimming technique.
Solution: Choose a Senor Swim float suit. This helps your child stay horizontal in the water, which is crucial for learning swimming strokes such as front crawl and breaststroke.
3. Wanting to transition to independent swimming too quickly
Sometimes parents want to transition to fully independent swimming too quickly, while the child has not yet built enough confidence. This can lead to anxiety or even dangerous situations.
Solution: Ensure a step-by-step build-up of independence in the water. The Senor Swim float suit Pro has removable float elements, so you can adjust the buoyancy as your child becomes more confident in swimming. This allows for a smooth and safe transition.
4. Lack of structure or consistency in practice
Learning to swim is like learning to ride a bike: without regular practice, it takes longer to master the skill. Irregular practice makes it difficult for a child to get used to the water.
Solution: Schedule regular swimming sessions, for example, once a week. Make it a fun and recurring ritual so your child not only learns faster but also continues to enjoy swimming. You can perfectly combine this with the online swimming lessons from Senor Swim. This allows your child to practice safely and in a structured way, both at home and in the pool, at their own pace.
5. Focusing on speed instead of technique
Some parents want their child to get their swimming diploma as quickly as possible but forget that the right technique is just as important. A child who swims fast but incorrectly develops bad habits that are harder to correct later.
Solution: Focus first on the basics: floating, proper water position, and swimming strokes like front crawl and breaststroke. With a Senor Swim float suit, your child learns the right swimming techniques safely and playfully, without fear and with maximum freedom of movement.
Learn to Swim with Confidence with Senor Swim
Teaching your child to swim is a beautiful process, but there are pitfalls that you can easily avoid. By focusing on water familiarization, the right tools (like the Senor Swim float suit), regular practice, technique, and the right support, your child will learn to swim faster, safer, and with more fun. Avoid these common mistakes and give your child the best start in the water!
Choose the security, quality, and expertise of Senor Swim so your child enters the water with confidence, joy, and safety.