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Liam’s a pretty stylish kid. He has a dresser full of trendy graphic tees, several pairs of skinny jeans (even some shreds), more than one pair of high tops and the list goes on. When it comes to learning how to swim, though, it’s more about the tools you need versus how you look. I’m proud to say that Liam’s current “uniform” for swim lessons airs almost a little on the nerdy side in the most adorable way a preschool can look. Because it’s working and we’re seeing so much progress in his lessons at Goldfish Swim School. Here’s a quick rundown of everything we use at a swim lesson:
1. A comfortable swim suit.
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I’ve loved the Euro shorties from Swim Zip for the baby/toddler stage. There’s something about chubby toddler thighs in super short swim trunks that are unbelievable cute. This summer, though, Jamie mentioned that he though Liam might be getting a little uncomfortable in them. I’m not a guy, so I can’t really argue with him. However, Liam has gotten a little taller recently, especially his legs. And the shorties were definitely looking shorter than they used to. So we’ve switched back to traditional swim trunks.
One of the biggest requirements for swim trunks for us is that they need to have a waist tie that…imagine this…actually tightens around the waist. I was surprised to learn that a lot of swim trucks have ties that are just for aesthetic purposes, but they don’t actually help keep the swim trunks on the waist.
2. Swim goggles.
This was the first swim accessory we picked up for Liam after he started swim lessons. We noticed that he was spending so much time wiping the water out of his eyes. Liam’s swim goggles have done an excellent job keeping his eyes dry so he can actually see what he’s doing during his lessons. We purchased these swim goggles. They come in a pack of two (which is great because occasionally we’ll misplace a pair prior to a lesson) and they’re adjustable to fit smaller children.
3. Swimming headband.
Recently, we also noticed that Liam kept putting his hands over his ears while he was floating on his back or going underwater. I’m not sure if he was uncomfortable with water getting in his ears, afraid of it or something else. But either way, it was distracting him from participating in his lessons. Jamie ordered this swimming headband for Liam. Like I said, it’s totally nerdy, but it works. I’d imagine that as he gets older, we can graduate to actual ear plugs. Or maybe the water won’t bother him as much. But for now, this is exactly what he needs.
Using all three of these items has been exactly what Liam needed to be able to focus more during his swim lesson. Since adding the headband, we’ve seen more progress in the last few weeks that we have in the last couple months. It’s amazing what a few extra accessories can do.
Does your child use any special swim gear during their lessons? What has helped the most?
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