Regular diapers, however, should not be used under any circumstances, according to our experts. Because they are designed to absorb liquid, they will become bloated in the water and eventually erupt, spilling gel beads everywhere.
So if you want to put your baby in wetsuit for more coverage, he recommends one by Warm Belly. Spiers agrees that a wetsuit may not be the best choice for a child learning to swim. The best way to ensure the safety of young children is to have them in life jackets. Coast Guard, like this one by Puddle Jumper. Aside from life jackets — which generally should only be used on a boat or in low-visibility, open-water swimming — our experts discourage the use of other inflatables , as they provide a false sense of security to both parent and child, and can get punctured and malfunction.
But once the youngest swimmers are familiar with being in the water, he adds, goggles can help them actually see underwater and make what can still be a foreign situation feel a bit less scary. The experts we spoke to all agreed that swimming for infants should be fun. One way to do that is by using toys. You can slip poncho towels over their heads to keep them on. Keep the dressing gown or poncho at the poolside. That means you can peel off their top layer as soon as you get out of the water.
So think about taking their favourite bath duck, watering can or cup with you. Our support line offers practical and emotional support with feeding your baby and general enquiries for parents, members and volunteers: You might find attending one of our Early Days groups helpful as they give you the opportunity to explore different approaches to important parenting issues with a qualified group leader and other new parents in your area. Make friends with other parents-to-be and new parents in your local area for support and friendship by seeing what NCT activities are happening nearby.
To find out more about swimming with your baby, visit Swimming. When it comes to content, our aim is simple: every parent should have access to information they can trust. All of our articles have been thoroughly researched and are based on the latest evidence from reputable and robust sources.
We create our articles with NCT antenatal teachers, postnatal leaders and breastfeeding counsellors, as well as academics and representatives from relevant organisations and charities. Read more about our editorial review process. Taking your baby swimming for the first time: top tips. Standard swimming costumes are fine to wear at this age, but they still need a swim nappy. However, getting a tiny baby in and out of one can be tough, so choose a costume that you can lie flat and wrap around them, to make changing much easier.
Wrap-around swimsuits, such as the Splash About Baby Wrap are similar in style to a standard swimsuit but with the added benefit of being made from neoprene, a fabric used to make wetsuits.
Choose a wetsuit with an integrated Happy Nappy swim nappy to save money and give you confidence that your baby can enjoy a leak-free swim. At this age, your baby might start swimming classes and can stay in the water for longer.
Standard swimming costumes are fine, but must be worn with a swim nappy to avoid accidents in the pool. For peace of mind, choose baby swimwear with an integrated swim nappy, as these are designed to prevent faeces leaking into the pool. For more information on disposable and renewable swim nappies, read our guide to swimming nappies here. Neoprene swimwear —this will give your little one extra warmth and let you grip them more securely when in the water.
Neoprene swimwear has many benefits, including providing insulation to help babies feel warmer in the water. Find out more about why neoprene is the best material for baby swimwear here.
The Happy Nappy wetsuit range combines an integrated reusable swim nappy with a neoprene wetsuit, making it the perfect choice for warm, leak-free swimming.
Splash About Happy Nappy Costume for girls. The most important factors to consider for taking babies aged 12—18 months swimming are as follows:. From one year old, babies can start to wear float suits, jackets or vests in the pool.
Although armbands are the first choice for many parents, swimwear with built-in buoyancy aids can help babies feel more confident in the pool and encourage them to maintain the natural horizontal position for swimming. At this age, your baby will be old enough to enjoy swimming outdoors in summer.
Buoyancy jacket or vest —babies can wear a swim vest or float jacket on top of their regular swimwear to help them maintain the correct position in the water when learning to swim. They can wear this instead of swimwear with integrated floats.
Splash About UV Floatsuit for boys. Splash About Short John Floatsuit for boys. Splash About Floatsuit for girls. Splash About UV Floatsuit for girls. These have removable floats, allowing you to adjust the buoyancy as your baby gets used to being in the water. Float suits with UV fabric that covers arms and legs are particularly useful for outdoor pools and swimming at the beach. Find out more about the benefits of UV swimwear here.
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