Baby swimming question

OJMummy · Feb 13, 2011 2:01PM

Hi

my lo is only 6 weeks, but i want to take him swimming as soon as hes had his 8 week jabs. the pool im planning to go to says they keep their baby pool at 31-32degrees. we have some huggies swim nappies which should fit him (they are xs size!). what else do i need to put him in? Do i need a wetsuit type thing to keep him warm? do i need anything over his swim nappy? will he be warm enough in just his swim nappy?

thanks for any advice.

Meerschweinchen · Feb 11, 2011 12:31PM

Hi,

I go to baby swimming lessons with my ds and we're told to "double bag" them! i.e they wear a Huggies disposible swim nappy, then another swim nappy on top (such as Imse vimse or splashabout - these ones basically look like normal swimming trunks.) I don't use a wetsuit - but we do go to a hydrotherapy pool and it is lovely and warm. Might be worth trying him first and then you can always invest in a wetsuit if you think he's getting cold.

Have fun, my lo just LOVES swimming!

xx

P.S A top tip I was given is that you can re-use the disposible swim nappies, as long as they're not dirty. Just rinse them out after you've been swimming, and leave them to dry. I find I can use each nappy two or three times this way. A good way of saving a few pennies.

OJMummy · Feb 11, 2011 12:34PM

Thanks. And that's a great idea about reusing the swim nappies-I'll try and remember that

TriTread · Feb 13, 2011 2:01PM

I took my LO swimming at 6 weeks. Definitely get a little wet suit to keep him warm. Well worth the money. Even at 31 the pool is too cold for a LO.

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