New Baby Bathtime Routine Plan (Birth – 12 Months)

💦 Turn Bathtime into Swimtime!
Teach your baby the foundations of swimming and water safety—right from the bathtub—with this 10-activity printable lesson plan designed for newborns and babies up to 18 months.

Whether you're a new parent, caregiver, or swim teacher, this downloadable resource gives you a step-by-step routine for building your baby’s water confidence in a fun, safe, and loving environment.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• 👶 How to Introduce the 7 Fundamentals of Swimming during everyday bathtime
• 💧 Build Water Confidence Early — Help babies enjoy water, movement, and gentle submersion
• ✅ Parent-Led, Baby-Friendly Activities — Easy to follow even if it’s your first time
• 🧠 Develop Early Water Safety Awareness — Through floating, breath control, and play
• 🛁 Designed for Use at Home — In a baby bath, sink, or bathtub—no pool required!

📘 What’s Included:

• ✔️ 10 Baby-Focused Bathtime Activities
  Based on the 7 Fundamentals of Swimming and adapted for newborns
• ✔️ Skill Areas Covered:
  • Water familiarity & comfort
  • Gentle submersion readiness
  • Parent-supported floating and breath control
  • Movement through water via guided play
  • Building trust and routine around water exposure
• ✔️ Step-by-Step Teaching Instructions
  Not just what to do — but how to teach each activity with confidence
• ✔️ Printable PDF Format – Instant Download
  Use on your phone/tablet or print and keep near the bath
• ✔️ Expert Tips & Teaching Cues
  Designed by an AustSwim certified swim teacher with 25+ years experience

🎯 Who This Is For:

• 👩‍🍼 New parents wanting a gentle, structured way to introduce their baby to water
• 🏫 Swim teachers providing take-home resources for infant swim programs
• 👵 Caregivers or grandparents who help with bathtime and want to teach safety early
• 🎁 Baby shower gift buyers looking for a meaningful, practical present
• 🛁 Anyone wanting to prepare their child for future swimming lessons at home

💡 Why Choose This Lesson Plan?

✔ Proven, repeatable routine you can use daily or weekly
✔ Builds confidence, safety, and bonding during bathtime
✔ Introduces real swim-readiness skills from the start
✔ Designed by a qualified swim teacher, not just a parent blogger
✔ Makes bath time fun AND functional!

🔗 Don’t Forget to Explore:

• 🏊‍♀️ Toddler & Preschooler Swim Lesson Plans
• 📚 Water Safety Posters & Flashcards for Home Use
• 💡 Learn-to-Swim Books for Parents & Swim Instructors

🎉 Give your baby the best start in the water. Download your printable bathtime lesson plan and make every bath a chance to learn, bond, and grow.