Infant Swimming Lessons

fennho

fennho

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Hi there

i have heard of waterbabies in UK, does HK have something similar? Is it safe for babies 3months old to go swimming? I'm wondering, will it cause ear infections, wont the chlorine in the pool harm the babies? pls advise. Thanks!
 
baby swimming class

i've planned to put my baby girl this July for her 1st swimming class (at her age of 4mths by then). would you be interested to join? pls email me <[email protected]>, mobile: 92361284

cheers,
Florence
 
do you have a link for the YWCA classes? I can't find it on their website but would like to look into it.
 
Your welcome. Was just looking at the schedule and am going to sign up D for the summer classes as well.
 
baby swimming class

i've called and checked YWCA and they won't take babies under 1 yr old for the swimming class.

for Harry's it's too far for me, and besides their CS attitude...don't want to mention anymore, the worst i've ever come across.

yet still there are 2 options we could chose from for baby (starting from 4mths old) swimming class...yet they r both Cantonese speaking class.

cheers,
Florence
 
I 'm curious - are there any risks taking babies for swimming? what about ear/eye infections? Would they know NOT to drink the pool water? Not entirely concerned about "technique" 9 asif that would matter for babies) as I used to swim competitvely, but more concerned about safety and sanitation. have no idea ....
 
konradsmom

i have the exact tots! Wondering if the chlorine water is gonna go into baby's ears and infect the eyes.
 
Hi i brought my girl to public and clubhouse swimming pools a couple of times and so far she's oki with it and simply loves water.Any mummies thinking of joining any of the swimming lessons?pls count me in or give sugguestions tks alot :P
 
My daughter will join the ywca, Mac donald rd start from wed. She is 10mths old. I enquired is it possible to enroll younger infants (like 9mths onwards), the one who is in charge of swimming prog (Mr. Lai I recall) claims it shouldn't be a problem Assuming parents who are participating will keep an eye on their babies along with the instructor supervision.

I did few trials with my daughter already in the last couple of days, putting up a paddling pool at home plus clubhouse swimming pool in order to get use to the water level. She felt so nervous and grumpy at first and now enjoy the split splashing and lying in the water outdoors. Once she sees the pool, she will pointing it and starts babbling !

From what I know, baby never unfamiliar with water/ fluid as they were in the womb for 9 mths!! I find babies at this stage are very courageous in general and willingly to try everything! Why don't I train her to swim now instead of the time when she has all the thoughts/ worries about safety and sanitation? That's my 2 cents..
 
We also joined the YMCA the pool is cold better buy the TYR swimming costumes as one mom suggested. my son was freezing
 
babies "swim" for 9 months in-utero...of course there's no chlorine in the womb.

i took my son for a swim the first time when he was 10 weeks old! he still loves the water and we're planning on having proper lessons now that he's older.
 
Neha> My daughter is your son's swim mate!! The one with the TYR swimsuit! Is good to hear it keeps him warmer. I have to say the weather is still unpredictable (a bit chilly/ showers) for the time being, but shouldn't last long.
The instructor in class is very patient and not pressurize at all. There are loads of floating duckies, toys and tubes in order to distract your children incase they terrified of the water.
 
i was there yesterday but was hiding as when krish sees me he wants to sit with me. I saw him doing the whole class without a fuss. We were really thinking of missing the class yesterday because of the weather but glad we didnt and he enjoyed it. See u next week

Take care
 
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