11_BT_Nov 2022

Brand Story
Early swimming lessons for babies and
toddlers are beneficial not only for water
safety but also for a child's overall
development, particularly perceptual,
motor, and special awareness.
There are many advantages to teaching
infants how to swim. Not only does it
reduce the risk of drowning, but it also
helps with muscle development and
coordination. Moreover, it can increase
appetite and deepen sleep. Finally, it
improves bonding, self-confidence, and
social skills.
The Ideal Swimming
Programme for Your
Little Ones
D Swim Academy (DSA) is an awardwinning
swimming school that offers a
special programme for babies and young
children. DSA’s Baby and Me Swimming
programme is designed to introduce
babies and parents to the water in a fun,
safe environment. The programme uses
toys, songs and skill-based activities to
help build confidence and create a love
and respect for the water. The parentaccompanied
programme will also
strengthen the bond between parent
and child.
"A child who is water-confident from a
young age has a significant advantage over
one who is either afraid of, or has had no
experience with water other than a
bathtub," DSA explains. "A baby or toddler
who has taken part in an infant aquatic
programme has a much greater chance of
survival after falling into the water. They
will more likely rise to the surface and turn
automatically onto their backs, floating
happily. If taught so, they will turn to the
edge until they can be rescued."
Did you know that babies are actually the
best swimmers? While older children may
be overwhelmed with too much
information about how to swim (such as
counting strokes and overcoming the fear
of water), babies have no fear of water
and are able to pick up swimming
intuitively. They will learn faster in a safe
and nurturing environment that offers
positive feedback.
Excellent Swim
Instructors amid a Safe
and Nurturing
Environment
However, it is important to remember that
all babies are different. Some will be more
confident than others, and some might
need more time to adjust. Parents can rest
assured that DSA’s swim instructors are
well-trained to handle babies of varying
degrees of water confidence.
In fact, the small teacher-to-student ratio
(1:8) makes it the perfect programme for
parents who want more personalised
attention and guidance from DSA’s swim
instructors. The experienced and highly
qualified instructors work with parents
and babies to train them to swim in a
nurturing environment that is safe,
friendly, fun and educational. The facilities
are well-maintained and the children’s
safety is ensured at all times.
DSA offers a wide range of swimming
programmes for all ages and skill levels.
These programmes include swimming and
water safety classes that comply with
international industry standards. In
addition to Baby & Me, DSA also offers
the Kiddie Swimmers Programme for
toddlers aged three to four years. For older
children, the Learn to Swim Programme
is aimed at children aged five and above
and is split into three age groups. DSA
also provides Specialty Programs for
children with special needs or disabilities,
such as the Special Care Swimmer
Program. Artistic Swimming and Water
Polo are two other speciality programmes
that require advanced swimming ability.
The classes are continuously updated and
enhanced to reflect industry developments
and student demands. Additionally, the
academy provides extensive training to
their swim instructors and coaches, as well
as conducting frequent reviews of their
programmes and teaching approach. You
can be confident that DSA's instructors
are certified swimming teachers and can
perform CPR with qualifications from
AUSTSWIM and the Life Saving Society
Malaysia (LSSM).
The Trusted Choice for
Parents
Well-established and renowned in the local
swimming community, DSA is a member
of the Malaysian Aquatics Industry and is
trusted by more than (100,000 customers
for all ages nationwide.) DSA is also the
multiple Diamond award winner of
BabyTalk Magazine.
A great believer that swimming is a basic
skill that everyone should have, DSA’s
mission is to make swimming fun and
accessible to everyone. “The younger you
start, the better,” DSA concludes.
For more information about DSA and
their swimming programmes, visit their
website at www.dswimacademy.com or
call 1300 222 372.