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Swimming Tips

Healthy swimming tips is much needed knowledge that we don’t think of often.

As parents we all want our children Happy Healthy & Safe.

So with that in mind when we are having fun in the sun or enjoying a great swimming lesson we need to start out with being sanitary.

Before you leave the house make sure you have everything you need for your day out.

Having the correct swim edict in a public swimming pool can help you and your child have a great swim day in & out of the pool with no unexpected rashes, swimmers eye irritation etc.

Accidents in the pool happen of course but to follow some small healthy swimming tips & create a habit of it, it will help avoid these small accidents that can cause pool closures.

Healthy swimming is exactly what we want for our kids.

All infants, those not yet potty trained, will be required to wear the appropriate swimwear to enter the pool.

Example: A disposable swim nappy/diaper and elasticized pants over them to be worn at ALL TIMES.

To Avoid Accidents and pool closures please make sure of the following swimming tips:

Try to go to the restroom/toilet before entering the pool
Wear the appropriate fitting swimwear including waterproof diaper/nappy AT ALL TIMES!!!
Change diapers/nappies regularly when at facilities for long periods of time. Please try to use change rooms, NOT pool side or on picnic tables.
After diaper/nappy changes, throw out the waste and clean hands before re-entering the pool.

Swimming costumes for infants & swimming nappies/diapers are NOT always available at all swimming facilities. Be sure to bring extra EVERY TIME.

POOL CLOSURES DUE TO CONTAMINATION CAN BE UP TO 20+ HOURS.

So all the more reason for parents to make sure that you & your child are practicing good healthy swimming habits.

You don’t want to go to the pool & be the reason it is shut down all because you thought it might be “OK” just this time. LOL.

Enjoy yourself, have fun & always encourage a healthy, safe, happy & fun swim.

REMEMBER NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED!!! NO SWIMMING ALONE!!!!

Benefits of Swimming & Swim Lessons

What are some of the benefits of swimming & swim lessons?

Swimming is a fun, exciting, healthy & low impact activity.

It has many physical benefits of course but it also has its mental health benefits.

Swimming is an activity for all ages & is enjoyed without even knowing that you are getting in a great workout.

How Is Swimming/Swimming Lessons Good For You?

First thing that always comes to mind is FUN. LOL.

When swimming or learning to swim you have a life skill that not everyone can do.

One of the benefits of swimming lessons is its a very low impact sport so the chance of injury is much lower.

I never can say that you can’t get injured but you will be more inclined to being sore from working out & not even knowing it.

Some more benefits of swimming provides you with a cardiovascular workout as well as a full upper body workout, such as arms, shoulders back as well as kicking for lower leg workout.

It has been known to help with asthma also, however if you are asthmatic please check with your doctor before really jumping into any long swim activity.

What Age Should My Child Learn To Swim?

Now no one can tell you what age you need to start your child swimming, but the guidelines for such a thing are a little bit all over.

I am from Australia originally so I looked at the (ASCTA) Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association and they recommend infants can start at 4 months of age.

I will not lie I started my children at 3 months for 1 time out of the week. 3 to 4 months will give enough time for your child to build a strong enough immune system for strength & bond.

At this age infants can get so many benefits of swimming & learn to swim.

When I say swim I do mean learning how to be confident and familiar with the water.

Learning to swim is again a life skill in itself.

Your child will start off by learning how to hold their breath & closing their eyes.

They will learn to kick their feet & can also become so comfortable with water that gliding is easily picked up.

Now I never say never but obviously at this age they will not be swimming by themselves very much. LOL. Either way keep up with it because repetition is key.