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What to bring to a class

Depending on the age of your child, the most important things to remember to bring are:

At least one well-fitting over-nappy (see below) with a smaller re-usable swim nappy (or disposable swim nappy) underneath.
At least one hooded towel or hooded towelling poncho (see below) for your baby. This can be taken to the poolside.
If your baby is likely to get cold in the water, we recommend a warm-in-water wrap.
Some milk for your baby who is likely to be thirsty after such a vigorous workout. (For health and safety reasons we do not allow food in the changing rooms or poolside.)
A wipeable changing mat that can be placed on the floor to change your baby on.

Swim Nappies

Any passing of solids into the pool will result in pool closure leading to lesson cancellations and may cause us to lose the long-term hire of the pool.

Until fully toilet-trained, a well-fitting swim nappy and over-nappy are essential. Please buy the smallest size over-nappy that your baby will be comfortable in. The elastic on the over-nappy must be a snug fit, and the nappy underneath should be fully hidden. Your teacher will regularly check the nappies for fit. There are very few suppliers of over nappies and your baby must wear one in a similar design to the ones we sell. Be aware that the over nappies are made of neoprene and can only be cool washed.

Changing Room Arrangements

Maintaining high standards in the changing rooms throughout the day continues to be a challenge to the cleaning company! To ensure the changing time is as relaxed and comfortable as possible, please follow the guidelines below:

Arrive no more than 15 minutes before and leave no later than 15 minutes after your class.
Remove outdoor shoes before entering the changing rooms.
Take home used nappies - they should NOT be left in the changing rooms.
Wrap your child in a hooded towel or robe then dress yourself before your baby.
No snacks in the changing room.
Wring out your costumes in an appropriate drainage point.
If you see or make any mess, tell the pool staff immediately who can then respond.
Do not to bring buggies or car seats into the building.

Safety and Hygiene

What if my child is ill? If your child has a chest, ear or eye infection then swimming must be avoided until it has cleared. For health and safety reasons, we have been advised that you should not bring your child into the pool, during or for 2 weeks after suffering from diarrhoea. Going swimming is unlikely to worsen any condition such as a mild cold and will not increase the likelihood of an ear infection unless your baby has a perforated eardrum. Please do not bring your child with anything that could be infectious, such as chickenpox (considered infectious until all the blisters have dried up). Often, children are exhausted after an illness and need some time to recuperate before returning to the pool, energized again.

Does my baby need to have injections before taking him/her swimming?

You can take your baby swimming regardless of whether they have been vaccinated (information from NHS website). However, after a vaccination it is unlikely that you child will feel able to swim on the same day.

What if my baby is tired or hungry?

If your baby is tired or hungry, then they are unlikely to enjoy the lesson. For breast or bottle-fed babies, there is no problem feeding them immediately before or after the class (or even withdrawing for a few minutes during the class). For older babies on solids, you will need to leave a little time before the class to prevent regurgitation in the water (which would cause a pool closure and cancelled lessons).