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a black woman with a blue swim cap is holding a young girl with a pink swim cap in the pool, both are smiling and laughing

What to Pack for Swim Lessons: The Complete Swim Bag Checklist

One of the most common questions new swim lesson parents ask is simple: What do I need to bring? It...
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When Should Children Start Swimming Lessons?

Learning to swim is one of the most important skills a child can develop. It builds physical fitness, boosts confidence,...
a young girl with pink goggles is smiling while in the pool and holding hands with a Big Blue Swim School instructor

Can Kids Swim With an Ear Infection? What Parents Need to Know

Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents keep kids home from swim lessons. But the right answer...
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Swim Diapers for Kids: What They Are, How They Work, and What to Buy

If you are getting ready to take your baby or toddler to the pool for the first time, you’re probably...
a mom wrapping her son in a towel by the pool after a swim lesson

Big Blue’s Makeup Lesson Policy: 15 Free Vouchers a Year for Every Swimmer

Life happens. Kids get sick, families take vacations, schedules clash, and sometimes a child just has an off day and...
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Keeping Up Swim Lesson Progress During Vacations

Vacations are certainly a time to clear the schedule and relax, especially for families with packed calendars. Quality time away...
A young boy wearing swim goggles and a navy t-shirt floats face up in a swimming pool, arms outstretched to the sides. A swim instructor in a black shirt appears to be supporting him from below, and the blue water reflects the sky, with lane markers visible on the sides.

What to Do If Your Child Regresses in Swim Lessons

A parent’s guide to understanding swim regression, why it happens, and how toget your child back on track with confidence....
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How Big Blue Helps Make Swim Lessons Something Your Children Look Forward To

By Big Blue Swim School Our swim instructors at Big Blue Swim School see the same transformation all the time....
a girl leaning over the edge of the pool with a big smile on her face and wearing purple goggles

Should Kids Wear Goggles During Their Swim Lesson?

Buying swim goggles for kids can be overwhelming. There are so many styles and so many choices. You might be...