swimming Archives - We're Parents

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. I received products to facilitate my review.

We are so stinkin’ excited for this summer. It’s the first year that our toddler can actually express that she wants to go to the pool or beach and know what those things means and naturally, she’s been begging to go often. I keep telling her that it isn’t warm enough yet, but she’s not having it. She keeps telling me, “It is Mama! It is warm.” I feel so bad that we can’t go right away, because as a water lover myself, I know the excitement that she has over this.

The baby on the other hand, really has no clue what in the world her sister is talking about, but what I know is that her love of the water is going to have her extremely excited once the time is here. Luckily, we only have about 2 more weeks (weather pending) because we can get to the pool!

As the same time, I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I’m also a bit nervous. Because Andrew works hectic hours, it means that I’m going to be alone some of the with both girls around the water. I’m gearing up though to have all my ducks in a row to make sure that this summer with two littles goes super smooth.

Some of the things I’m doing is:

Always try invite a friend. Two adults are always better than one and friends’ kids can play with my helping them to stay close.
Make sure that our pool/beach bag is well organized. Doing this allows me to make sure that I can quickly grab what I need and less likely that the girls (Skibbles) can run off while I’m searching for something.
Explain the importance of safety to our toddler so she’s able to listen.

One way I can ensure safety is my using the SwimWays Baby Spring Float. This is what we will keep the baby in, at least while at the pool. It’s a great introduction product for babies and water. Apparently it also makes a great toddler toy to run around in while in the yard. At least I know she’ll be occupied.

SwimWays wants you to know that as the leader in promoting water safety, they are responsible for the 5^th annual National Learn to Swim Day on May 21, 2016. They also have a National Learn to Swim Day to help educate parents about things like water safety and the benefits you get when learning to swim.

We hope you’ll join us as we head to the pool see! See you then 🙂

This post was sponsored by SwimWays as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. I received products to facilitate my review.

If you ask my mom, she’ll tell you that growing up I was a complete water baby. I remember summers at my aunt’s house who had an in-ground pool and my parents having to drag me out of the water to not only leave, but even just to eat. I would spend hours and hours in that pool swimming from one end to the next. My favorite thing to do was jumping off the diving board and seeing if I could make it to the other end under the water the whole time without coming up. Nine times out of ten I could do it. Eventually at our own home, my parents got an above ground pool. It was even better because I could just walk out back and go in the pool. While, I had no fears ever (my sister had to save me once when I was super little after jumping in the deep end), I’m sure that my mom had a ton always and I was just drawn to the water.

Naturally, my girls loves the water too. It makes me so happy knowing that I will be able to share this love with them together. We have a pool in our development that we can access, as well as a friend’s pool, and the best fun is only living 40 minutes from the shore. But that doesn’t come without fears.

This will be the first summer with two kids and since Andrew works crazy hours, most of the time, I will probably be solo taking them to our neighborhood pool. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit nervous about swimming with kids alone. Skibbles, our toddler, has zero fears about anything. Her wild, carefree spirit is contagious and is already rubbing off on her sister. Put these two against me near water and I already want to hide. But I digress.

I know that I can have an amazing summer of water fun with my girls, even if that means them and I solely with the SwimWays Swim Steps 3 Level Program!

Introduce them to Water! This teaches them about being comfortable in the water and how to stay balanced. We practice this in the bath tub or shower frequently.

2. Water Exploration – Start small with something like a water table in the few weeks leading up to swim season. This helps your kids get the freedom to develop confidence to play.

3. Swim Training – With the Power Swimr™ swim training system, it’s like having training wheels in the water for your kids. They can feel so empowered!

Learn more about the three steps and watch the videos to show you how to be confident here.

I can’t wait to get the SwimWays Baby Spring Float for the baby so I can get a little assistance too. With over 40 years of experience, I know I can trust the SwimWays brand. It’s easy to pack and store, so traveling to friend’s houses and down to the shore for a staycation will be a complete breeze.

Now I don’t have to worry about us being stuck on the beach only building sand castles this summer, I have the confidence to get both girls in the water and have a blast together!

Preparing for a Summer of Swimming

Getting ready for Swimming with Kids

Connect With Us

Even More Recent Posts