Swimming: Water Toys
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Swimming Lessons
Asked by D.R. from New York
on March 2, 2008
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I want to take my 8 month old twins to swimming lessons at the local YMCA. The nurse at my doctors office said she thought they were too young? He felt it was approp...
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- Definitely take the lessons! You cannot introduce them to water too early. I think it is a great idea. We also took the lessons at the Y with my daughter, and she love...
- I don't know where you live, but the West Side Y has a class for "Shrimps" level. The pool was really warm and you're with the baby the entire time. My son was 8 mon...
- The Y is great for children's swimming lessons.I did it with my 3 older children and they started as infants! As long as you are there to monitor also(just for your ow...
Swimming in Clarkston
Asked by B.V. from Detroit
on August 6, 2008
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I recently relocated to Clarkston from Brighton. My three year old has been taking swim lessons in Hartland with their heated leisure pool that is warmer than a norma...
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- Welcome to Oakland county! If you haven't heard, most of the schools in Waterford offer swimming programs. The parks and recreation department does to. Let me know ...
- Deer Lake offers swim lessons, but it is a beach. The classes are run thru Independence Township. Also - Deerlake Racquet club - They have an indoor pool that is fan...
- My friend's children just took lessons at Great Lakes Athletic Club on Baldwin Rd. I was very impressed at how much they actually swam/floated compared to my girls! ...
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...
4 Year Old Hates Getting Face Wet in Swimming Class
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on December 3, 2009
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We've enrolled my 4 yr old in swim lessons before, and all was dandy until she had to get her face wet! She cried like a banshee the rest of the time. Needless to say,...
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- I agree with my fellow poster about the goggles. My daughter also refused to put her face in the water until we got child sized goggles. I got mine at Kiefers Swim S...
- Hi- You should try swim goggles. Both of my children were the same way. My daughter spent an entire year in the beginning swim class because she wouldn't put her ...
- Have you used any diving toys?....toys that sink to the bottom. They have all sorts...fish, marine mammals, cartoon like figures etc. You might need to look online o...
Need Ideas for Party Favors
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on May 4, 2009
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My son is turning 3 in a few weeks (!!!) and we're having his birthday party at the swimming pool with all his little friends. We want to have little gifts for his fr...
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- If you do beach balls or floatie type things, bring a sharpie to write the names on them !
- Our cousin just had a party for her daughter. They had 3 books for the children to choose from. The got two small pieces of candy, a book, and they craft they made. ...
- I would imagine that it is ok to have beach balls and floatie inner tube type pool toys. They sell those and other "summer" themed items at the dollar stores (I like D...
Games to Play for 5 Year Old Bday Party
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on August 9, 2011
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Hi Moms,
Normally, I do his birthday parties at a indoor place, but this year we have decided to do it at our community pool..It's for about 25 kids (ages3-8).. Th...
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- How about hiding spider man in the pool and see who can find him or them? Making spider man masks. Really at a pool party I don't think you would need many games.
- Old fashioned games with prizes are always good- Who can walk on a line and balance the most pennies on a spoon? Plain Sight- show them a small toy or object - ...
- I would let the kids just play in the pool, with 25 kids they'll surely keep each other entertained and have a blast just swimming and playing in the pool.
Going to Hawaii
Asked by B.L. from Seattle
on May 13, 2007
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I am leaving for Maui in a week! My mother-in-law will fly with me and Reeves to San Francisco to meet my husband and then we will all fly together to Maui. My son wil...
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- Hi B. (my sister's name is B.)! I am so excited about your trip. My husband and I love Maui and have been there about 12 times. We took our son Caleb to Maui when h...
- If you don't mind.. I would love to hear how it went. We will be going to Maui in November, when our daughter will be 10 mos.... I would suggest getting those SPF45...
- Also, don't forget about the liquid restrictions they have on airport security now! I flew recently with my 21mo old and had a sippy cup with apple juice and one with...
Floaties/Life Jacket Suggestions for 21-Month-old
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 29, 2010
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With the approaching holiday weekend, just wanted to get suggestions on floaties/life jackets you have used with your little one. Not that he will be in the swimming p...
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- I think they are called puddle jumpers... LOVE IT! /they keep my 43 pound son above the water better than anything out there. We will never use anything else! I bou...
- Look for a flotation device that is approved by the US Coastguard called a puddle jumper. I recently attended an event on water safety and those were highly recommended.
- I used the suit that was a float and life jackets. Either one of those is great. They loved them. Actual floaties they did not like because they had to keep their a...
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Looking for Suggestions for a 5 Year Old Pool Party
Asked by C.L. from Charlottesville
on June 25, 2010
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My son, who is turning 5 in July, really wants to have a pool party for is birthday. Our neighborhood has a great pool with a clubhouse that I am hoping to reserve. ...
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- I had a pool party for my son several years ago. The kids were infatuated with the pool and hanging out - no other activity required. I think it's fine to ask the pa...
- We have had several pool parties, lots of fun. Swimming is pretty much the entertainment so I wouldn't worry about much more. We had a volleyball net and some ride o...
- sounds like you have it covered! Definitely ask the parents to stay--note that it will be required on the invite, so there is no question. Maybe see if you can get an...
