Baby Swimwear - Connecting with your Baby
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Whether you're a stay-at-home parent looking for a new way to spend time with your baby, or you're looking for a way you can get the most out of the relationship you're building with your new child, swimming is a good option. The great thing about it is that you don't have to be a super-confident swimmer to take your baby to the pool, so you can both learn and connect at the same time. Advances in baby swimwear mean that you don't have to worry about nappies and armbands - just about enjoying yourself.
Going Swimming with your Baby
Swimwear is the first step to making a new connection with your baby, because without the right equipment, you won't be able to take your baby swimming. Check out your local pool's requirements before you go. All pools will require your baby to wear a swim nappy and some pools also have other regulations about flotation devices and additional layers for your baby. Knowing what you need before you go saves the hassle of getting to the pool only to discover you won't be able to swim. For example, younger babies need to be warm, so you need to invest in swimwear that will help them to retain their body heat whilst they are in the water. Older babies - from around 16 months - are able to float freely with the help of the right flotation swimwear, although you should always seek the advice of the professionals at your pool before you stop supporting your baby in the water. Once you have the right baby swimwear, you can enter a whole new world of contact with your baby:
" Freedom - the freedom of moving in the water is one of the reasons that babies love swimming so much. The natural reflexes of young babies mean that water is a really natural environment for them and they experience far more freedom of movement than they do in baby bouncers and other land-based equipment. Your baby will get a great deal just from being able to kick about in the water - although remember that younger babies should always be in contact with you.
" Trust - building a relationship with your baby means sharing experiences and gaining trust. There's no better way for your baby to get to know you better and to understand your role in keeping them safe than the close contact that comes with swimming. Skin-to-skin contact, water games and eye contact all help to reinforce the bond between you and your baby.
" Confidence - using the right baby swimwear and flotation devices at the right stage for your child, your baby will develop confidence in the water. By the next steps towards swimming more independently only when your baby is ready, you can introduce them to an important skill, whilst also having lots of fun.
Baby Swimwear and Flotation from Konfidence
Take the first step towards a new connection with your baby by investing in quality baby swimwear and flotation aids. From the Konfidence Babywarma - our best-selling item for keeping young babies warm - to the Original Konfidence flotation jacket for older babies and toddlers, swim nappies and extra layers, we can help you to keep your baby comfortable, safe and warm whilst you swim. Our products are the result of consultation with parents, so you can be sure that they offer the very best protection for your baby. Take a look at our site and buy online today, or call us on 01579 371000 to find out more.
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