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Baby
Swimming
Underwater
Submersions |
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Are you
ready for
submersions?
You know it’s
going to happen
soon after you
start your first
course of
baby swimming lessons and you
have read or
heard that a
baby has a
natural ability
to swim
underwater.
You have seen
many babies swim
happily
underwater, your
baby is prepared
and ready for
their first
submersion and
today is the big
day.
You feel excited
but a little
nervous and
apprehensive.
However, you
tell yourself
that baby is
ready, that you
are ready and
know what to do
and you have
full confidence
in your
instructor - no
problem.
Then the big
moment for you
both arrives,
with confidence
you look into
your baby’s eyes
with the biggest
smile ever.
Adrenaline kicks
in and then you
do it! You can’t
believe your
prize possession
is actually
under the water
and your heart
swells with
pride at your
little one’s
achievement.
Submersion tips
for parents:
1. Only do
submersions when
your baby is
comfortable with
water poured on
their face and
you are
confident to
carry out a
submersion,
never be
intimidated into
doing
submersions.
2. Try to stay
relaxed, calm
and confident as
your baby will
feel any anxiety
you may have.
3.
Get your baby’s
attention and
‘cue’ your baby
in a smooth,
continuous and
consistent
manner. Once you
initiate the
submersion,
continue with
the movement and
do not stop in
the middle.
4. Give lots of
hugs, smiles and
praises.
5. In the early
stages limit
submersions to
brief dips
building up to a
maximum of 6
submersions
spaced out over
a 30 minute
session.
6. Never
submerge a
crying baby, if
your baby is
upset,
discontinue
submersions for
that day.
7. Occasionally,
your baby may
cough from a
small amount of
water. Stay
calm, distract
your baby with a
toy and in a few
moments, they
will stop
coughing.
Overreacting
creates an
unnecessary fear
in your baby.
8. Be patient,
provide lots of
encouragement,
have FUN and
cherish every
wonderful
swimming moment
with your baby.
Please Note:
Do not allow
your baby to
swallow
excessive
amounts of water
as this could
pose a serious
hazard to your
babies health. |
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