OHbaby! Forums : swimming - opinion please https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:10:15 +0000 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:13:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19739 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Thanks guys, makes me feel alot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457880&title=swimming-opinion-please#457880 Author: arohanui
Subject: 19739
Posted: 03 August 2008 at 8:13am

Thanks guys, makes me feel alot better! Harry just loves the water so I'm sure he'll like swimming. I'll just make sure I lather him up with aqueous cream afterwards so his skin doesn't get too dried out (sensitive wee petal he is) [;}]

Wow Kelly, Caitlyn is a right little mermaid!

Simsam, we have a few options we were thinking of: Lloyd Elsmore (free), or Glen Innes pools or Panmure Lagoon... thoughts?]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:13:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457880&title=swimming-opinion-please#457880 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Yep , would and did, now my daughter...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457854&title=swimming-opinion-please#457854 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 19739
Posted: 03 August 2008 at 12:34am

Yep , would and did, now my daughter loves the water so much i wonder if i actually gave birth to a mermaid
Shes six and at four could already dive down EIGHT feet, and do flips under the water and into the pool (sorry, mummy brag! )

Have fun Liz, i bet Harry will love it ]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:34:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457854&title=swimming-opinion-please#457854 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Liz the pools should be fine....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457843&title=swimming-opinion-please#457843 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 11:13pm

Liz the pools should be fine. I used to team children to swim and 6.5 months is fine. The water should be fine too as it should be chlorinated which keeps the water clean and kills most germs. Chlorine is pretty much like bleech. If there are any accidents like vomit or number 2's everyone should be asked to leave the water until its cleaned out and more chlorine added to kill the germs off.

Have fun. Im sure Harry will just love it ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:13:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457843&title=swimming-opinion-please#457843 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : In Masterton they won&#039;t take...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457758&title=swimming-opinion-please#457758 Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:41pm

In Masterton they won't take baby's under 4 months for the swimming lessons, something to do with the chemicals on their skin??? But after that it's in the public, heated pools and they dunk their heads so must be ok ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:41:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457758&title=swimming-opinion-please#457758 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Yep, we took Greer swimming last...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457639&title=swimming-opinion-please#457639 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 8:53pm

Yep, we took Greer swimming last weekend and she's not 6 months yet. Chickens not hopping in yourselves! I had to get in so we had one each, and no one can see you once you are in.

Edited by aimeejoy]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:53:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457639&title=swimming-opinion-please#457639 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : I want Keziah to go to swimming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457536&title=swimming-opinion-please#457536 Author: Neeks
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 8:08pm

I want Keziah to go to swimming too, but I want to wait until it warms up a little first!! She LOVES 'swimming' in the bath and at the end of summer we had her sitting in a little yellow tub outside and she liked that too, but she was a little younger so it'll be interesting to see how she gets on ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:08:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457536&title=swimming-opinion-please#457536 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Issy loves it ... however the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457513&title=swimming-opinion-please#457513 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 7:51pm

Issy loves it ... however the toddler pools is super warm! I wouldnt want her going in the main pool which is just tepid.

Since she has been "swimming" since 3 months old she is like a lil tadpole now! Hmm actually her action is more frog like lol ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:51:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457513&title=swimming-opinion-please#457513 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Liz - where were you planning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457505&title=swimming-opinion-please#457505 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 7:45pm

Liz - where were you planning on going. I think some places in Auckland are better than others in terms of hygeine IYKWIM!!!

 

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Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 6:44pm

I did, but it was January. We take Caleb most weekends but he's 13 months now so he's a bit hardier. ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:44:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457449&title=swimming-opinion-please#457449 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Yay Liz, that will be fun!! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457371&title=swimming-opinion-please#457371 Author: LittleBug
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 5:07pm

Yay Liz, that will be fun!! I can't wait to take Chloe but it's just so cold down here, I will wait for summer. Don't think I will be hopping in with her, make Daddy do it if you don't want to ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:07:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457371&title=swimming-opinion-please#457371 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Most swimming lessons done for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457367&title=swimming-opinion-please#457367 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 5:03pm

Most swimming lessons done for babies and toddlers at the public pools are done in heated "toddler" pools.

I took both my boys swimming at about 3 months, and when we aren't all sick we go at least twice here in Waiouru, only because it is free for us!!!

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Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 4:56pm

Yay Liz!
We're taking Hannah swimming once the weather warms up a little.
Any excuse to go shopping for a new swimsuit - for Hannah, not me. I'm not ready, either ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:56:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457360&title=swimming-opinion-please#457360 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : i took Jackson last week, we just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457358&title=swimming-opinion-please#457358 Author: Snappy
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 4:54pm

i took Jackson last week, we just put his legs under the water. Boy did he love it!!!! ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:54:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457358&title=swimming-opinion-please#457358 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Ooo yay summer! I&#039;m excited...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457348&title=swimming-opinion-please#457348 Author: arohanui
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 4:41pm

Ooo yay summer!

I'm excited about swimming tomorrow provided the boy isn't sicky... though I'm not going in with him, not quite ready for that yet Isn't that what daddies are for lol.]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:41:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457348&title=swimming-opinion-please#457348 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Yay liz! I cant wait to take caden...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457328&title=swimming-opinion-please#457328 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 4:18pm

Yay liz! I cant wait to take caden swimming! When he is 6 months old it will be nearly summer so we will be able to take him to the beach! ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:18:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457328&title=swimming-opinion-please#457328 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Cool - I think we&#039;re gonna...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457273&title=swimming-opinion-please#457273 Author: arohanui
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 3:44pm

Cool - I think we're gonna go swimming tomorrow, yay! ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:44:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457273&title=swimming-opinion-please#457273 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : I would and I have. Maya had her...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457249&title=swimming-opinion-please#457249 Author: Maya
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 3:30pm

I would and I have. Maya had her first swim at about 6 weeks and was swimming regularly from 4 mths. I put the gremlins in lessons at 6 mths but with all their ear infections we had to give it up coz we missed more than we were able to go to. Am hoping Chiara will have more luck with her ears.]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:30:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457249&title=swimming-opinion-please#457249 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : We did in the toddler pool as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457245&title=swimming-opinion-please#457245 Author: kebakat
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 3:27pm

We did in the toddler pool as it was warmer than the main pools]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:27:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457245&title=swimming-opinion-please#457245 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Yea i&#039;d assume it would be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457157&title=swimming-opinion-please#457157 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 2:35pm

Yea i'd assume it would be as hygeinic as they can get it - the chlorine levels are supposed to be lower than the big persons pools etc]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:35:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457157&title=swimming-opinion-please#457157 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Thanks MissAngel The reason...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457149&title=swimming-opinion-please#457149 Author: arohanui
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 2:30pm

Thanks MissAngel

The reason I'm questioning it is that I figure most babies swimming classes are in private pools (as in, specifically for teaching swimming, not just for anyone and everyone to swim in all the time), so not sure about the hygiene? ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:30:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457149&title=swimming-opinion-please#457149 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : I&#039;m planning on taking Thomas...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457139&title=swimming-opinion-please#457139 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 2:28pm

I'm planning on taking Thomas after his 3 month shots. So yes, i'd take a 6.5 month old to the pools. Hell they have babies swimming classes so it cant be all that bad. ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:28:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457139&title=swimming-opinion-please#457139 <![CDATA[swimming - opinion please : Would you take your 6 1/2 month...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457132&title=swimming-opinion-please#457132 Author: arohanui
Subject: 19739
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 2:25pm

Would you take your 6 1/2 month old baby swimming in a (heated) public pool?]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:25:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19739&PID=457132&title=swimming-opinion-please#457132