Jazz on Baby Swimming

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself properly. I’m Jazz and Splash About Ambassador. 

I used to compete internationally in swimming and I represented Team GB at the Rio Olympic Games, coming away with 2 Silver Medals!

It was baby swimming week last week and it was so great to see so many people talking about the importance of baby swimming and, to me, it’s something that we should be talking about every week

To give you some background, last year I became a mum for the first time to a little boy called Max.

It really has been a whirlwind year, full of so many special moments but also some challenging times navigating my way through being a first-time mum. Watching him grow has been the most amazing adventure I could ever have imagined. 

As swimming has always been such a huge part of my life, I always knew I wanted Max to be able to learn how to swim. To me, swimming is a life skill that everyone should be able to learn and most importantly to know how to be safe and confident around water. 

People always presume that being a former competitive swimmer, that I would know what to do in the water with Max but it really wasn’t the case. I have been taking Max to baby swim lessons and it has given me so much more confidence being in the water with him. He now absolutely loves being in the water!

There are so many benefits of introducing babies to the water early on, and the positive impact it can have on their development. Seeing Max smiling, enjoying being in the water and sharing those moments together, really are magical. 

Swimming offers so many benefits for babies and young children. It’s not just about learning a physical skill; it’s about building confidence around water, improving coordination, and so much more. Most importantly, it’s about ensuring that our little ones are safe around water.

As a mum and a huge advocate for swimming, I want every parent to feel confident to introduce their child to the water in a safe, supportive environment.

It doesn’t end with Baby Swim Week. Every day is an opportunity to share our passion, support families, and promote water safety. 

Max and I are looking forward to many more adventures in the pool, and I hope to inspire other families to experience the joy and safety that comes with knowing how to swim. 

Here’s to a future where every child can be confident, safe, and happy in the water.