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Offline Sarah J

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waterbabies (uk)
« on: May 16, 2006, 16:07:50 pm »
just wanted to mention what a brilliant time my ds is having at his swimming classes.

we go every week for half an hour of instruction in  lovely warm hydro pool and my lovely little merbaby is learning important water safety and how to swim. he is having oodles of fun in the process!!!  he swims under water and will be doing his first solo underwater swim for tommys charity soon!!  he squeals and splashes as he learns and sleeps very well after all that exercise!!

i would definitely recommend it to everyone. (i think that babies have to be under one year due to the reflex to hold their breath).

(i am not connected with the course in any way other than attending the classes)
they have a website for more info.... waterbabies!!!
 
we are going to go one and do the next term, has anyone else been?
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2006, 21:03:51 pm »
I agree!! We go to classes (or went, anyway, we didn't sign up this session due to holidays) in London and my lo loves it! She started when she was only 12 weeks old. The instructor is really lovely (though the people at the Waterbabies office are a little disorganized). I would highly recommend it - plus it makes your little ones sleep really well!

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« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2006, 18:16:35 pm »
I don't go to waterbabies but have been to aquatots for the last few months and Rachel adores it and so do I.  I would really recommend swimming lessons, it has got her and my confidence up and it seems to be strengthening her legs which helps her with the standing and now cruising.  I know there are loads of swimming classes around now and I would say there are a few things to check:

1 - how big are the classes - I think any more than 6 babies is too many
2 - water temp - about 33C seems to be perfect for Rachel
3 - do they have baby changing mats - essential!
4 - do they focus on safety skills (ie not float aids) because this has made me so more confident with her in the pools since I know she can hold onto the side, is OK if she goes underwater and doesn't need any floataids.
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2006, 19:57:43 pm »
just wanting some advice. I have been going swiming with my nine month baby girl since she was about four months old. Now that i have booked to go to an organised class she seems to hate it! today she cryed as soon as i put her in the water and didn't stop untill i took her out. unfortunatly she is teething but thats not going to stop soon so i am not sure what to do. She used to love the water now i get upset because all the other babys seem to be laughing and splashing and Megans just upset. Should i stop going to the classes and leave it till next term or should i still plod on!

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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2006, 20:07:28 pm »
Hi Cazza92, I wouldn't force her if she's getting upset as she could end up hating the water. Is it possible to continue a few more times but sit by the side to see if she shows interest? If not, I would stop going and try later.

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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2006, 20:21:05 pm »
Matthew went through phases.  some weeks he HATED it.  I got in the water, but just spent the time splashing around and staying above the water.  Some weeks couldn't get him out.  We hit age 1 and for about 5 weeks I really wondered whether to keep going.  I always made sure that he left the pool happy, but i didn't push it.  it was down to teeth coming through.

Now, almost 6 terms later age almost 2.5yrs, he's jumping in from the side of the pool, he sits and waits at the waters edge while a get in and come and get him.  He's 'diving'.  He's swimming further underwater, he knows to hold onto the side until I tell hime to turn around.  He goes underwater, turns himself around through 180degrees and holds onto my arm.  And every time he does something he shout 'again again'.

Speak to your instructor, they will be able to advise you, but the advice I got was to keep at it, but not to push it.  They are experienced at dealing with children when they are not sure and not happy.

It is a highlight of my week.  I have so much more confidence in the water with him - and its a great mummy and matthew thing to do.

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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2006, 15:28:06 pm »
the unhappy thing - I would try again but if it's no good then take him out of the water and let him see the babies happy, perhaps then he will want to join them again.  Rachel has had a few weeks when she is REALLY teething when she finds it all too much but she loves to watch and then join in again at the end.  I agree don't force it but don't give up   good luck
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« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2006, 08:23:20 am »
cazza92 have you thought about the actual time of the class?  i know that some babies have changed sessions as the class interferes with their nap time or they are too hungry or too full.. could this be the reason??
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