Swimming: Arms Reach
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Summertime Swimming = PANIC ATTACK!
Asked by L.K. from Asheville
on January 28, 2010
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How can I as the parent get over my grave fear of taking my daughter swimming this summer? I am going to get her into swimming lessons, but I just have this horrible g...
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- You get over this by having her take swim lessons, L.. Swim lessons, and more swim lessons! The amazing thing that I watched with both of my sons was the transformati...
- did she actually almost drown or did she just go under? big difference. my then 1 year old went under all the time and i heard another mother say "some people need to ...
- I agree completely with doing the swimming lessons. One thing we have done with both of our boys is that until they can completely swim across the pool - without any ...
Swimming for 32 Months Old..
Asked by F.G. from Philadelphia
on June 7, 2007
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Hi everyone,
My daughter is 32 months and loves water,i took her to kids pool last year but she always wanted to go in the bigger one:))..i need help here...what shud...
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- Hi F., My daughter is 4.5 years old. Up until this year, she always used a life vest, nothing fancy. It gave her confidence and helped her learn to control her musc...
- F., I have found the best swim vest for you!! It is made by Speedo. Here is the link http://www.speedousa.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/categoryID/7f543c...
- I have been taking my kids to the pool for the last couple of years, and the only thing that I will use for my little ones is a life vest. I use a coast guard approve...
Help with Our Son's Self Confidence with Swimming
Asked by K.G. from Washington DC
on July 31, 2009
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This is my first question but I have been reading other posts for a few months now and am awed at the wisdom that is available out there!
This concerns my son and...
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- As a teen I became a swimming instructor, a lifeguard and joined a swim team. But that was not always the case. When I was 6, I was scared to death with the idea of go...
- Ok, this might be really off the wall, but I am just wondering if the new baby is throwing him off. Could this be a way of getting more of your newly limited attentio...
- My duaghter normally loves the water but we too have been sink or swim (forgive the pun!) with lessons. We have had much more success when she is signed up with a fri...
Swimming Wings for Toddlers?
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on June 16, 2009
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We are going to Southern California during the beginning of July. We will be spending lots of time at the beach and the pool. I have a 2 year old toddler who has not...
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- I was a lifegaurd for 7 years and I completely agree with Jen H. Also NEVER turn your back on the ocean. I grew up on the coast and this is a huge rule. Do not play on...
- We have a life vest our daughter, who is 1, LOVES -- she wears it in the jacuzzi with us and has a blast. It's the type with the thing behind their head (think that's ...
- Wings have worked great for us in a pool, but in the ocean I would definitely go with a good vest.
Fear of Swimming? and How to Approach It?
Asked by R.H. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2008
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A friend of ours gives our 4 yr old son private swim lessons, and we can get him in the water, and he might kick a little and even blow a few bubbles, but beyond that ...
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- You need Swim2John. My daughter was hysterical around water. I spent 3+ years and hundreds of $ on private lessons and club lessons that barely got her to blow bubbles...
- Hi R. - both my kids went through a phase where they refused to even go in the water (or barely stick their toes in). Like you, we encouraged them but didn't push it. ...
- Hi R.~I just wanted to tell you about my grandson's reaction to swimming lessons when he was 4...I think you'll feel a bit better then! Stanley wanted to learn to s...
Best Swimming Aid for Two Year Old
Asked by J.D. from New York
on February 8, 2011
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Hello,
What would you recommand for my toddler? He's had the armbands but I would like to change to a styropor belt. Are they safe enough/ do they keep them aflout ...
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- I third the Puddle Jumpers!! They're the best!!
- We had a great inflatable bubble. You snap it around the waist and it kept our kids afloat while they learned to swim. You could let the air out slowly as they get b...
- Puddle Jumper by Stearns. My son used it all last summer (2.5 yo) and loved it. It gave him confidence in the water, even though he was scared of swimming. I used ...
Is It Too Early to Start Swim Lessons
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on April 24, 2009
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My son just turned 2 a few weeks ago. Is it too early to enroll him in swimming lessons? Thanks for your advice.
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- Hi C. -- I have three children. I started each of them in swimming lessons the summer after they turned 2 -- one of them has a March 31st birthday. I did not get them...
- From what I have seen, swimming/glating lessons begin at infancy. I believe it would be very good to teach him at this age as it could prevent future accidents. Hav...
- Hi C., I beleive I started my son at 9 months swimming. He's now 3 and loves the water! Go for it! L.
What's the Best Product for Co-sleeping?
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2008
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Hi moms. I am starting my registry and am already flummoxed. We want to do family bed / co-sleeping (at least for first 4 to 6 months or so). Should I buy the Arm's Re...
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- I didn't use any special product with any of my three kids they all just slept in our bed. I would suggest checking out consignment shops they get great things in grea...
- we co-sleep with our son who is 2 years old now and have since he was born. we got the co-sleeper, but he's always just slept in between my husband and i. he wants to...
- We used the Snuggle Nest with my son until he was about 3 months old, because he started kicking during the night. Somehow his kicks were always directed at me and not...
Swim Floats?
Asked by H.H. from Hartford
on April 2, 2010
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well, I am wondering what I should do any suggestions would be great. I live on a lake and my dauther and I go swimming pretty much every day when it is hot. we went l...
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- Swim lessons, swim lessons, swim lessons. And never, never let your guard down with her in the water. The flotation devices are no substitute for you being there, ri...
- If you live on a lake have her wear a USCG approved life vest at all times she has access to the water. For kids this little it takes but 2 seconds to drown. The life...
- I agree with getting her into swim lessons ASAP. You would be amazed how much she can learn in a couple of months. Get her into the survival ones though, not the "le...
Swimmies/Floaty For 2 Year Old
Asked by S.L. from Philadelphia
on May 25, 2011
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My son turned 2 about a month ago and he loves the water. We are going to a pool party next weekend and my in-laws have a place at the beach, so we'll be spending a lo...
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- My almost four year old is an exceptionally strong swimmer but I would agree with the other Mom that at two years of age that same strong (developing) swimmer would ha...
- With pool parties and the beach, I 100% agree with the life jacket. But when it's just me and my daughter in the pool, I also let her go with just a ring. She loves ...
- Glad you're getting a life vest. Make sure he keeps it on if he's anywhere near the pool. Better safe than sorry!
