We've got all the expert tips and advice from Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington 🏊
and your changing bag• Find out what’s at your local pool. "I’d been to ours loads, so I knew it was warm enough and had baby-changing facilities," says Rebecca. "If you haven’t been before, ring first or pop down and have a look. It makes it less daunting when you take your baby for the first time. Also, ask what the temperature of the water is. It needs to be at least 32˚C for young babies under three months.
• It's also worth asking for a swimming timetable. There’ll be all sorts of stuff going on, including toddler sessions, inflatable sessions and even music sessions. Different experiences will mean your baby will do different things. Perhaps they'll need to hold their breath or blow bubbles, and they'll be so involved they won’t even realise they're learning.Most baby pools have big steps that go straight into the water, so it’s easy to carry your baby into the pool.
Let your baby get used to the feeling of water on their face when they're in the bath by gently trickling it over their head. "Summer had a toy that rains water and we took it in the bath every single night to trickle water over her head and face," says Rebecca. Once your baby is comfortable floating, try putting their ears under the water. The best way to do this is to hold them lengthways across your body with one hand under their head and one supporting their bum. Slowly lower their head so their ears are underwater. It’s a new sensation for babies, as the water muffles their hearing.
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