Swimming - tips, hints, stories please!

Marleysgirl · Jan 7th, 2010, 14:39 PM

Just invested in some swim pants for Andrew, as DH keeps talking about taking him swimming soon ...

I'd be interested to hear any tips, hints, advice & stories that you all have from taking your LOs swimming!

juliespencer9 · Jan 7th, 2010, 15:11 PM

I first took mine at 6 months, she screamed and screamed! haha!
but it tooka bout 10mins to get her slowly in the pool then i couldnt get her out....she loved it!
I wouldnt go in this weather tho, too cold when you get out, i hate the cold!

One tip is to stand holding lo by the pool side for 5 mins to let them see whats going on instead of just taking them straight in, it helped with my lo.

Also we got a wetsuit from ebay it was only £10 new, and she could stay in longer as she kept warmer!

RJ01 · Jan 7th, 2010, 15:11 PM

I take Katie to swim babies when we go we she has to wear a baby wetsuit as it can get a little chilly, have his towel ready at the side of the pool if possible and take a travel change mat to put lo on while you get ready, other than that enjoy

Dona · Jan 7th, 2010, 15:45 PM

I would highly recommend water babies. I've taken Archie from 3 months old and now he can swim through hoops underwater. Its really amazing what they get your LO's to do. Archie loves water and it splashed in his face too!

RJ01 · Jan 7th, 2010, 16:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dona

I would highly recommend water babies. I've taken Archie from 3 months old and now he can swim through hoops underwater. Its really amazing what they get your LO's to do. Archie loves water and it splashed in his face too!

It's actually water babies we go to don't know where I got swim babies lol
I can't wait untill Katie is doing that she has only been going 5 weeks.

bonbon · Jan 7th, 2010, 17:13 PM

Hi I posted about swimming recently, u might like to read the replies..... But i don't know how to send u a link so you'll have to go to my profile and find it that way!!! Sorry!!!

NIfirsttimer · Jan 7th, 2010, 17:40 PM

ruby has been going to a wee class since she was about 7 weeks (i think!) its great, she really likes it, and gets all excited now when we get to the poolside!!
my tips are a warm bottle ready for straight after.. its very tiring for them, ruby is hungry after a swim regardless of whether or not shes due a feed!
a wetsuit is a must, without one, 10 mins is more than enough in the pool! they get cold very quickly, esp in water, so it really helps!
a class is also a good idea, its structured so that they become confident in the water, and its also lively and 'interesting' so it keeps them busy! at our wee class we sing lots of songs, play with toys, and interact with other babies, we both really enjoy it!
Ruby has been 'swimming' underwater more or less from the start, shes great now, she loves it, and i bet your LO will too!!

m_t_rose · Jan 7th, 2010, 19:25 PM

Don't feed right before you go otherwise they might spit up in the pool, and at the pool I used to work at we would have to shut down the pool for 4 hours. Also Chlorine can be very high in some pools so bring a good soap to wash them off with after. Personally I wouldn't put their head under the water or be very careful if you do because if a baby breaths in water they can get secondary drowning within the next 72hrs or they can get a lung infection from dirty pool water being in their lungs.

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Marleysgirl Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,467	Swimming - tips, hints, stories please! Just invested in some swim pants for Andrew, as DH keeps talking about taking him swimming soon ... I'd be interested to hear any tips, hints, advice & stories that you all have from taking your LOs swimming!

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juliespencer9 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South of England Posts: 1,696	I first took mine at 6 months, she screamed and screamed! haha! but it tooka bout 10mins to get her slowly in the pool then i couldnt get her out....she loved it! I wouldnt go in this weather tho, too cold when you get out, i hate the cold! One tip is to stand holding lo by the pool side for 5 mins to let them see whats going on instead of just taking them straight in, it helped with my lo. Also we got a wetsuit from ebay it was only £10 new, and she could stay in longer as she kept warmer!

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RJ01 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North East Posts: 646	I take Katie to swim babies when we go we she has to wear a baby wetsuit as it can get a little chilly, have his towel ready at the side of the pool if possible and take a travel change mat to put lo on while you get ready, other than that enjoy

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Dona Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,121	I would highly recommend water babies. I've taken Archie from 3 months old and now he can swim through hoops underwater. Its really amazing what they get your LO's to do. Archie loves water and it splashed in his face too!

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bonbon Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 175	Hi I posted about swimming recently, u might like to read the replies..... But i don't know how to send u a link so you'll have to go to my profile and find it that way!!! Sorry!!!

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Jan 7th, 2010, 17:40 PM	#7
NIfirsttimer Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 4,357	ruby has been going to a wee class since she was about 7 weeks (i think!) its great, she really likes it, and gets all excited now when we get to the poolside!! my tips are a warm bottle ready for straight after.. its very tiring for them, ruby is hungry after a swim regardless of whether or not shes due a feed! a wetsuit is a must, without one, 10 mins is more than enough in the pool! they get cold very quickly, esp in water, so it really helps! a class is also a good idea, its structured so that they become confident in the water, and its also lively and 'interesting' so it keeps them busy! at our wee class we sing lots of songs, play with toys, and interact with other babies, we both really enjoy it! Ruby has been 'swimming' underwater more or less from the start, shes great now, she loves it, and i bet your LO will too!!

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Jan 7th, 2010, 19:25 PM	#8
m_t_rose Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,081	Don't feed right before you go otherwise they might spit up in the pool, and at the pool I used to work at we would have to shut down the pool for 4 hours. Also Chlorine can be very high in some pools so bring a good soap to wash them off with after. Personally I wouldn't put their head under the water or be very careful if you do because if a baby breaths in water they can get secondary drowning within the next 72hrs or they can get a lung infection from dirty pool water being in their lungs.

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