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My 10 month old son comes to you're classes and swims great with dad but not with me -he gets upset and clings all the time; what can I do.

Hannah, Bradford

This is not unusual, as your son is used to having dad with him for lessons. Try to relax; if you are tense he may sense it.  Have fun with him, bouncing up and do...

Answered by Laura Molloy - Read the full answer....


Shortly we will be off on holiday where there will be a pool, what swim activities would you recommend and what equipment should we bring.

George, Sheffield

There are lots of things you can practice on holiday. You can do the warm up...kick, kick, hold on and turn and jumping in. If you have a woggle, use that, so your bab...

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When I do the underwater swims with my baby she continually opens her mouth as she goes under and swallows water, which in turn can upset her. Is there anything I can do?

Tanya, Halifax

Whenever you swim her show her your closed mouth, exaggerate it like you do when you do swim and breathes. Spend a few seconds showing her this and hopefully she will start to c...

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My baby is 4 months old and doesn't like to go on his back in the water and start to cry each time; any tips please.

Helena, Leeds

This isn’t unusual – babies like been on their back when first born but once they are rolling been on their back in the water doesn’t feel too secure for them s...

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My son attends swimbabes and completes up to 8 swims in his weekly lessons. We are going on holiday soon for a week where there is an outdoor pool. Is it ok to keep practicing the swims while we are away?

Michelle, Chesterfield
 
I would recommend that you do keep practicing while you are away. However do be aware of pool temperatures when on holiday, they can be a lot colder than ou...

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My child has been coming to swimbabes for 3 terms and from being really happy in the water, he is suddenly getting really anxious before swims. Is this common?

Laura, Huddersfield

We do often see this in children and the main reason is your child's development. Children generally start our programme when they are just a few weeks old and have ...

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When will my baby start swimming?

Sam, Sheffield

All babies and children are different and will progress at different rates and how quickly they progress will also depend upon at what age they start swimming lessons. Fr...

Answered by Laura Molloy - Read the full answer....


Do I need to wait for my baby to be immunised before taking them swimming?

Donna, Leeds

No, immunisations are not required prior to taking babies swimming. Please refer to www.immunisations.org.uk for fur...

Answered by Rachel Taylor - Read the full answer....



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