Water: Arms Reach
Results 1-10 from 101 articles
Bath Time and Hating Water
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on January 1, 2012
-
my 13 month old hates bath time these days. As soon as he hears the water running he starts to cry. I tried filling the tub and then bringing him into the bathroom a...
Answers
- Go fast. There were nights I'd stand DD on a towel and wash her as best as I could while she screamed. If you can, try one of those visor things to keep water off his ...
- My boys were both born with lots of hair and hated getting water in their eyes. I bought foam visors for them, like these: http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Suds-Sun-Vis...
- Just give him a sponge bath. Kids/babies/toddlers, OFTEN go through spurts of hating water and/or baths. It is very common. And your baby is normal. And they also a...
Help with Our Son's Self Confidence with Swimming
Asked by K.G. from Washington DC
on July 31, 2009
-
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...
Answers
- 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 for 32 Months Old..
Asked by F.G. from Philadelphia
on June 7, 2007
-
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...
Answers
- 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...
Bathtime for 7 Month Old Boy
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on January 19, 2008
-
My son is very active He learned to pull himself up to stand last week. Giving him a bath is difficult becuase he is constantly moving around and flailing and trying t...
Answers
- I also used the bath seat from Safety First. Our daughter loved it - she could sit up and use her hands to play in the water. I got it from Babies R Us - not sure on...
- I've always used, and loved, the bathseat from safety first. It has a bit that 'clips' onto the side of the bath. It has always done a good job at containing and yet l...
- Definitely get the bath seat by Safety 1st. My son used it until about 2 years old when couldn't fit in it anymore. It is one of the best baby gear items on the market.
Swimming Wings for Toddlers?
Asked by C.F. from Salt Lake City
on June 16, 2009
-
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...
Answers
- 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.
Swim Floats?
Asked by H.H. from Hartford
on April 2, 2010
-
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...
Answers
- 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
-
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...
Answers
- 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!
My 10 Month Old Ate Something Gross!
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on July 14, 2008
-
We moved in 2 weeks ago and because of the doors always being open and shut, we have a couple flies. Well, i have been cleaning them up for a week now. This morning ...
Answers
- welcome to the world of exploration! My daughter just found the toilet bowl brush and the water in the bottom of the stand (which had cleaner residue on it). Kids are...
- LOL... all part of being a parent... there will be a whole lot grosser things your child will do in his lifetime. Besides, the acid in his tummy will get rid of germs.
- When my son was 6 months he was sitting in our living room and for some reason our dog decided to poop within arms reach of him. What is more fun to play with for a 6 ...
Bathtub Help
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on February 24, 2008
-
Does anyone have any ideas for a good bathtub seat? I have an 8 month old and we are having a hard time finding a bathtub seat that will stick to the bottom of our no...
Answers
- I too, like the Eurobath. I bought it for $25 at Babies 'R Us. Works great for us, and will grow with him!
- My soultion:Ducky inflatable tub - it doubled as a pool in the summer for my son. I got it Babies-R-Us. I absolutely loved it, as did my son. He was in it up until 13/...
- They have a seat at Babies 'R' Us that actually clings onto the side of the tub. I love it. it has an arm rest for you and the chair actual swivels back and forth. and...
Fear of Swimming? and How to Approach It?
Asked by R.H. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2008
-
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 ...
Answers
- 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...
