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Infant Swimming Lessons
Asked by J.S. from Pittsburgh
on March 11, 2008
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I have been doing some reading about infant swimming lessons starting at 6 months old! I was on the swim team when I was a child and I was a lifeguard in my teenage y...
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- Yes, the JCC (Jewish Community Center) in Scott Township Kane Blvd.) offers swim classes starting at 6 months. If you are not a member the class might be a little pric...
- I was going to sign up our infant daughter this past winter, but her pediatrician mentioned a recent note from the American Academy of Pediatrics re: infants with fami...
- Hi J., check with you local YMCA/YWCA a friend of mine used to give swimming lessons for the Y and they usually have the kind of program you are looking for.
Wearing Tampons While Swimming
Asked by T.S. from Philadelphia
on August 7, 2009
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Before I had my son I used to wear tampons. I haven't since because my periods are a bit heavier and I feel a little 'safer' wearing them.... well, I don't recall ever...
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- it's totally fine! tampons are absolutely safe in the pool! wear as you normally wear, no need to check more frequently because of the water. and don't be all obses...
- yes, should not be a problem,do not worry it is safe.
- HI T., Sure you can wear a tampon while swimming...LOL that's the only time I ever did use one. Checking/changing them frequently is always a good idea to avoid the ...
Ear Plugs for Swimming
Asked by J.C. from Omaha
on June 25, 2008
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One of my 14 month old twin girls had tubes put in her ears about 3 months ago. The doctor told us that we didn't need to worry about ear plugs unless we submerged her...
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- My son also has tubes. There is a great ear plug called Doc's proplugs. We bought them from the doctors office, but you can order them online www.proplugs.com. You ...
- Well luckly now days you have many more choice's unlike when I was a kid it was silly putty and a horrible swim cap with flowers on it. Anyway my son always gets swimm...
- J. Our son had holes in his ear drum and we went to the audiologist and they made customized ear plugs so the water would not get into the ears. They have really coo...
Need Infant Swimming Lessons
Asked by J.R. from Chicago
on March 13, 2008
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Does anyone happen to know of where I can take my 12 month old for swimming lessons? I live in Lansing, IL so any place within a 20 mile radius would be great. I'd a...
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- The YMCA in Hammond on 7322 southeastern ave in Hammond for sure has them. ###-###-#### You can also try Eisenhower in Lansing,but I think they start at 3.Munster Pa...
- J. - I've had really good success with two different programs. I did mom and me lessons with my older daughter at Mann Park in Hegewisch and it was a good time. They c...
- I took a Mommy and Me swim class at the Crown Point YMCA - a bit of a drive for you, but we had a blast. You might want to check into the Hammond YMCA, it's closer to...
Infant Swimming Classes in Chicago
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son is 6 months old and I would like him to get exposed to the pool. Do you know of any good yet resonable infant swimming classes in Chicago?
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- The YMCA has shimp/perch classes for babies starting at 6 months. We're in it now and my son loves it. You don't have to be a member.
- If you go to the chicago park district website and look for a pool in your area, there are pretty reasonable classes. I started my kids early (Ridge Park in Beverly...
- Hi! I take my daughter (8 months) to the YMCA. They have classes for infants over the age of 6 months. She really enjoys them. It's not to expensive either. I hope ...
Swimming in the Santa Clarita Valley
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on March 13, 2008
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I am looking for send my son of 4 years to swimming lessons. Are there any moms in the Santa Clarita Valley who know of the a good reputable place for me to enroll my...
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- Hi L.- I live in La Crescenta, which is about a 22 minute drive from you. I know because my sister lives out there. I have a wonderful place that I send my 4 year ...
- Both of my kids learned how to swim at the Santa Clarita Swim Club - the older one also started when she was 4 and the younger one started at around 2 1/2. The Club h...
- If you don't find anyone who knows, I suggest going to www.swimclub.com. They have swim instructors all over the place and it is a really reliable source for good ins...
Swimming at Camp? No Thanks!
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on February 20, 2011
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There are many great local summer camps for my kids this summer. Some a week, others longer. Many are as short as 3 hours long. Art to nature to sports. Most (nearly...
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- I would let them go. There are risky aspects to every part of life, and if you hold back because of what 'could' go wrong then you and your children will miss out on m...
- If you don't feel comfortable with them swimming then don't send them.
- I kind of agree with you, but my only suggestion is to keep looking. The Salvation Army in Plymouth runs a summer day camp. You register by the week. They have a c...
Swimming Lessons in Towson Area
Asked by J.M. from Washington DC
on May 13, 2008
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Hi all! My DD is 8 months old and I would love to get her into swimming lessons. I know that I love swimming and she has a ball in the bath. She was kicking and splash...
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- The Towson YMCA has swimming lessons and for the little ones I think it is similar to Kid's First (ie. mommy and me mixing skills and games) I am a member at the Y b...
- A little about the Kid's First Swim - I take my daughters to the one in Columbia and we love it! We had swimming lessons at another pool before and it didn't even com...
- Goucher College has a great swimming program for all ages. Good Luck
Taekwondo Vs. Swimming
Asked by T.K. from Sacramento
on February 25, 2012
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I have a 7 yr old son who was a late developer. Consequently, he is a little awkward in most physical activities. We have had him in taekwondo for the past year and ...
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- I would absolutely sign him up for swimming. It is a matter of safety. If your son is around water at any time, this could mean the difference of his life. Swimming ...
- My oldest son did gymnastics for a while then swim, then gymnastics, then swim. We kept this up from the time he was 3 to maybe 9, then he chose soccer and swim. ...
- My 5 year old "tried" kung fu 13 months ago and has been "die hard" for it ever since. That's his year round activity, by his choice. He did soccer last spring, swim l...
Toddler's Fear of Swimming
Asked by L.W. from Scranton
on April 13, 2008
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I recently took my 2 year old son to swimming lessons and he was absolutely terrified. He cried the entire time and clung to me for dear life! I feel the reason for th...
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- I promise you that your son's fear of water has absolutely nothing to do with the incident last summer. This is why I feel this way. We have a pool in our backyard. ...
- I agree with the other ladies that you should keep exposing him to water. If he is just too too scared to get in, just sit poolside and show him how much fun the kids...
- I am a former swimming instructor, and I worked with tots, too. I was horrified when our 4th child was petrified of the swimming pool at 2 years old. Our 3rd child w...
