First time swimming

[beckyboo1]

So I plan to take Harry swimming very soon and I'd like a bit of advice of what I need to do/take so that I'm prepared

All I have so far is some of those little huggies swim pants.

Is it worth buying a body suit thing?

Bit lost with boys as the shops all seem to do baby girl swimming stuff but not boys!

 

[lyndsey_28]

hey hun

im going to take alfie next week and from what i remeber with my last!! just swim nappy, towel and maybe trunks or summat if you like and a drink for after as if they swallow any water the chlorine can make them thirsty

http://direct.asda.com/george/baby-boys-clothes/tigger-baby-swimshorts/GEM178962,default,pd.html

we got these trunks and the matching towel that goes over the head with a hood on

 

[l_maclean]

Extra towels!!! The swim nappy made G's towel wet really quick and she was cold when we got out (loved the pool), but I think I'd is been able to dry her a bit, then wrap her in a different dry one she'd have been a lot happier. Xxx


On my iPhone - so cant see tickers

 

[TORino]

Take someone with you!!!

Lol. I almost had a nervous breakdown last thursday trying to get the baby ready and me dry. Didn't help they only had one cubicle with a baby changer in it.

Take 2 towels and buy your float from poundstretcher and not the pool lol

 

[beckyboo1]

Ooh hadn't even thought about a float. This is why I need you guys!!

 

[lyndsey_28]

Ooh hadn't even thought about a float. This is why I need you guys!!

hey hun

you dont atually need a float as i used to do parent and toddler session at my local pool and they recommend just holding baby in water without a float and to even dunk them (scary i know) but my 4 year old has absolutely no fear of water now and loves swimming and never used a float and was dunked on every session xx

 

[mum2b410]

I would say a second pair of hands is worth its weight in gold if u can get someone to come with u! I havent dared go on my own yet with him- hats off to anyone that manages it!
I got Ethan an all in one swimsuit that zips at the back. I think it keeps him warmer than just trunks. He did have a top and shorts set but it was crap so I took it back- it go annoying pulling the top down all the time.
I always take 2 towels for ethan and one for me. I take his hooded towel pool side to wrap round him when we get out and then lay a big towel on the changing table in the cubicle to wrap round him once he's naked.
I give him a drink and a snack once he's changed whilst I get changed (this is where 2nd person comes in v handy- they get to hold them while u get changed!!).

Hope it goes well for u hun and that LO enjoys it

BTW anyone know what age it is they lose the reflex not to breathe under water?? I have thought about dunking but am too scared and didnt know if he is too old now?? xx

 

[wannabmummy]

Theo hated the water, I have bought him a proper wet suit from waterbabies for £20, it's called a snug and now he doesn't cry in the water at all, he loves it! It keeps him dry and so warm too! I'd def recommend getting one xxx

 

[beckyboo1]

Ooh might have to invest in one of those