Puddle Ducks – Thornbury

When: Tuesdays and Saturdays – several classes on each day depending

Where: Esporta Bradford, Gallagher Leisure Park, Dick Lane, Thornbury,Bradford, BD3 7AT

Booking required: Yes, classes are booked and paid for in advance for each term.  To check availability and book on a course, telephone Faye on 07817 527040 or visit the websiteIf you mention MoorMums when you book, you will get 10% off the cost of the course and a FREE overnappy.

Cost: £10 per class (payable termly in advance).

Transport: car park

Age restrictions: Your baby can begin swimming just as soon as you are ready to bring them. Most babies start at around six weeks.  Babies go to the classes from birth to 4 years.

Equipment required:

  • A well-fitting over-nappy with a smaller swim nappy underneath.
  • At least one towel for your baby. This can be taken to the poolside.
  • If your baby is likely to get cold in the water, you can use a warm-in-water wrap.
  • A wipeable changing mat that can be placed on the floor to change your baby on.

MoorMums says:

Puddle Ducks run fun swimming classes for babies and pre-school children.  They also make use of music in their classes which is a great idea for babies.  The classes are small and friendly.  A great way to meet other mums/carers.

Visit the Puddle Ducks website for more details.

You may want to take your baby to the local pool to check that he/she likes swimming (most do) before paying up front for a term of classes.

Always check that the class is running before setting off. Share your views on the class with other mums in our baby chat section.