I took DD from about 8-10 weeks, i would have gone earlier but i was worried about my c/s scar and i wasnt really up to it.
I asked my CMHN and she said it was fine from what ever age, but would be best if i left it until her first immunisations, not that they offer any form of protection, but usually it is the first time they feel unwell and sort of kick starts the immune system...
The local pool told me that swimming lessons couldnt start until 6mths as the eardrums are not yet sealed... this is complete and utter rubbish and dont let them tell you this
I say go when you feel ready
When we went i got out of the pool first and got changed and then DH walked out with MJ and i wrapped her in a towel and fed her next to the pool on the seats. She was sooooo hungry, easy if you are bf, but not sure how difficult this would be if you are ff as you would need to heat it.
After her feed she was buggered and as soon as she was changed she fell asleep.
MJ loved the water and i think that this was beacuse we showed no fear and clapped and laughed and smiled, she felt safe.
You bubba will let you know what he likes, MJ liked being on her tummy and beinga ble to see me at first.
We started swimming lessons with our son at 3 months. Some swimming schools take babies from 3 months and others seem to take them from 4 months. I really don't think it will hurt taking your bub swimming if the pool is heated and out of the sun. Have fun! Our bub loves the water and can safely exit and enter the pool on his own and he is only 14 months! Go for it.
Annabelle started at 6months and wow what a little fish! I believe the earlier the better it's harldy going to harm them if anything it'll HELP them! I think its silly when people say "There's no point in putting young kids in lessons."
SIL told me her son at one got 'bored' please she was just lazy. Annabelle has benefited so much from it! Good luck!
Our boys both started lessons at 3 months. That is the earliest they start them for lessons, but babies of any age can go in there. I think it's great to start early - it makes it a natural thing for them and they don't develop a fear of water.
I'm so glad to hear that others have started swimming young- my LO absolutely adores the bath and I really want to get him into swimming.
But I did hear that because of the yucky bugs that can live in heated pool water, it was unwise to start them before 12 months when their immune system was more mature- has anyone else heard this?
And where are you guys doing your swimming lessons? Anyone know anywhere in Nth West Melb??
I did once read an article about increased ear infections and respiritory infections in children who started swimming under 12 motnhs. But i certainly don't remember where i read it or even if it was credible information!
But at the time it was enough for me to decide to put off lessons until DD was one. That combined with the fact it is freezing here in winter when she was 6-11 months.
I took her in my mum and dad's pool at home when she was 8 weeks old though, just not public swimming pools.
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