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color: #999; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-eyebrow\"\u003eOTA Swim · Katy, TX · Ages 6 – 18 Months\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eBaby Drowning Prevention\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; Water Safety Orientation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eA private, calm first session with Jeanne — and the beginning of the most important water skill your baby will ever learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-price\"\u003e$40 Orientation · Credited to Your First Month\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"hero-credit\"\u003eBook below, or call us first if you have questions about your baby's age or readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"safety-banner\"\u003e\n    🛟 Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1–4 in Texas. For babies, the window between entering the water and a life-threatening situation is measured in seconds. This program exists because of that reality.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"reviews-badge\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"reviews-text\"\u003e4.98 · Over 250 Verified Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT THIS IS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e👶\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat This Orientation Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a private, 1-on-1 session with Jeanne — the instructor who leads our baby and infant program personally. It has two purposes: to introduce your baby to the water in a calm, positive way, and to give Jeanne the information she needs to build a program specifically for your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery baby arrives differently. Some are calm and curious. Some are apprehensive. A few have already had a frightening experience near water. Jeanne's job in this first session is to meet your baby exactly where they are — and to give you an honest picture of what they need and how to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou will be present for the entire session. There are no surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY THIS AGE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhy This Age Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-number\"\u003e#1\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrowning is the leading cause of accidental death in Texas children ages 1–4.\u003c\/strong\u003e The majority of these incidents happen in home pools, in less than two minutes, with an adult nearby. The child entered the water silently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBabies between 6 and 18 months are in a critical window. Their bodies are already capable of learning the physical responses that make water survivable — floating, breath control, rolling to their back. Starting now means those skills are built early, before the age when most drowning incidents occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt 18 months, babies in our program graduate to regular swim lessons. The goal of this program is to make sure that happens with a child who already knows the water — not one who is encountering it for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT WE WORK TOWARD --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat We Work Toward\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe orientation is the starting point. After Jeanne assesses your baby, she will recommend a personalized plan. Every baby works toward the same milestones — at their own pace:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"milestone-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore any skill is introduced, we make the water a safe and familiar place. Face submersion, breath control, and learning to relax — on the baby's terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent back floating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foundational survival skill. A baby who can float on their back can breathe. Everything else builds from here.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll and float\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolling from face-down to back independently. This is the skill that turns a dangerous moment into a survivable one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwim to the wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropelling toward the nearest edge of the pool — not for speed, but for direction and purpose. Getting to something they can hold onto.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"milestone-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully clothed water entry and self-rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe real-world milestone: the baby enters the water fully clothed, rolls to float, and reaches the wall independently. This is the goal of the entire program.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWe never use stress or shock to produce these skills.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThere are programs that use immersion or frightening experiences to condition survival responses in infants. That is not our approach. We believe a baby who trusts the water — and trusts their instructor — develops stronger, more durable skills than one who was simply conditioned to survive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eJeanne builds the relationship first. The skills follow from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FREQUENCY --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e📅\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHow Often Should My Baby Come?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"frequency-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWe recommend 4–5 sessions per week for a minimum of 6 weeks.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis may sound like a lot. Here is why it matters specifically at this age: young babies encode physical skills through repetition in a way that older children do not. The more frequently a baby enters the water in the early weeks, the faster their body builds the comfort and muscle memory that makes these skills permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eFamilies who start with 1–2 sessions per week consistently find the program takes significantly longer to complete — and spend more overall than families who committed to a more frequent schedule early on. We recommend 4–5 sessions per week not because it benefits us, but because our own students have shown us that it produces faster results and a lower total investment for the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWe will never pressure you into a schedule that doesn't work for your life. Jeanne will walk through all of this at the orientation and recommend what she genuinely thinks is right for your baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- MEET JEANNE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e👩\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eYour Instructor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis program is Jeanne's. She teaches every baby and infant session personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"instructor-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"instructor-avatar\"\u003eJ\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"instructor-info\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eCoach Jeanne (\"Genie\")\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"instructor-role\"\u003eSwim Coordinator · Baby \u0026amp; Infant Program Lead\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eJeanne has been at the heart of OTA Swim since the beginning. She brings a rare combination of structure and warmth — she reads where a child is emotionally before she ever thinks about technique. Families with infants trust her because she is unhurried and unflappable. She runs mornings and afternoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT HAPPENS AT THE ORIENTATION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e🏊\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat Happens at the Orientation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Private 1-on-1 session with Jeanne — no other children in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Jeanne observes how your baby responds to the water, to submersion, and to being held and guided\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e You receive honest feedback about where your baby is and what they need\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Jeanne recommends a personalized session schedule and program plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Your $40 is credited in full when you enroll in a monthly plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PARENT NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"parent-note\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eA Note for Parents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf your baby has had any frightening experience near water, has any medical considerations, or if you simply want to talk before booking — please call us first. Jeanne will want to speak with you before your baby gets in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere is no graduation on a fixed schedule here. The goal is a real skill that could one day save your child's life — and we do not rush that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📞 855-682-3483\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cta-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBook the Orientation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e$40 · Credited in full to your first month when you enroll in a plan. 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