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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

AT WHAT AGE CAN MY BABY START LESSONS?
We are happy to start babies from 3 months. By this age parents have had time to get to know their baby and baby has had time to become a bit more robust.
 DOES MY BABY NEED TO BE IMMUNISED BEFORE THEY CAN TAKE PART?
No, this is not necessary, but we always suggest that you refer to your G.P./Health visitor if you have any doubts or concerns. Some parents like to wait until baby has had all their immunisations before starting the classes but we are happy to start them before they are immunised. For more information visit: www.immunisation.nhs.uk
 WHAT DOES MY BABY HAVE TO WEAR IN THE POOL?
Babies must wear two layers: this is to protect the pool rather than baby. If a pool is fouled it can result in the rest of that days classes being cancelled and the pool having to be emptied of water. We find that the best combination is a disposable swim nappy on first (major brands are available from the big supermarkets) and then on top of that to keep that tight and snug, a re-usable swim nappy. We have found the Kooshie brand as tried and trusted over the years and these are available poolside from your instructor and can be used again and again until baby grows out of it. The instructor may refuse entry into the pool if they feel the nappy protection is inadequate.
 DO I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SWIM OR GO UNDERWATER IN THE CLASSES?
No, you do not need to be able to swim or have to submerge yourself to participate in the classes. There are some exercises where your going under the water is an opportunity to meet baby underwater and share the experience. It is important to fix a smile on your face when baby does surface after a dip as they like to see that they have pleased you. The more relaxed and calm you are during the lesson the better for baby as they will pick up on your nerves and tension. The less tense and more relaxed you are the steadier their confidence and yours will grow as week by week more is achieved.
 WHAT ABOUT FEEDING?
We recommend that you wait one hour after your babies feed before swimming. Once out of the water and dried and dressed and back in the car or on the way home it is advisable to give baby a 'snack' if they are hungry. Please do not feed them in or around the pool area or changing rooms.
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