Back in June I introduced you to the Swim Savvy Campaign and how we as parent's can make the swimming experience less stressful, and more enjoyable by simply following the 9 Swim Savvy Guidelines!
Let me refresh your memory as to what those guidelines are...
1. Always put a swim nappy on your little one before going into the pool Huggies® Little Swimmers® have unique leak guards to avoid little accidents escaping as well as easy open sides to make change time as hassle free as possible
2. Avoid swimming if you or your little one has had a tummy upset in the past 24 hours
3. If you are going on holiday, it’s a good idea to get your little one water-ready first – even if it’s just splashing a little water over them in the bath
4. Stay by your little one at all times – not only is it safe, but it also helps form a close bond
5. Maintain eye contact with your little one, smile, relax and drop down to the same level – your baby will love seeing you splashing too!
6. You may want to have your partner or a friend with you when you first start swimming, just whilst you get used to handling a wet baby
7. One of the best ways to get into the pool is to lay your baby safely on the poolside, enter the water and then lift him in
8. To help baby relax, keep your baby's face close to your own and maintain eye contact
9. If you are new to baby swimming go during off-peak times or earlier in the morning if you are on holiday - it makes the entire experience less stressful and enjoyable
To continue the Swim Savvy theme for the Summer that is apparently just around the corner...I am pleased to be able to offer you the chance to win a very special Huggies Swimming Kit.
What is in the Huggies Swimming Kit?
- One pack of Huggies Little Swimmers
- One set of Disney Nemo armbands
- One pack of Huggies Everyday wipes
- One pack of Huggies Everyday wipes
- One set of Water Babies swimming hints and tips cards
- A selection of swimming toys
Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. If you have not yet signed in to the new Rafflecopter forms, use either your Facebook account or your name/email address to sign in (you don’t need a Rafflecopter account, and you don’t HAVE to log in using Facebook–you can simply use your name/email address). Then click “Do It” and complete the mandatory entry. Then, if you want to, submit any or all of the extra entries. The more entries you submit, the better odds you have of winning!
To enter the competition you can do all of the below entry methods or just pick One or Two!
- Follow my blog Via Google Friend Connect (Right hand Tab)
- Leave a blog post comment below, telling me all about your little one's very first swimming experience!
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- Tweet about the giveaway "I want to win a Huggies Swimming Kit with @lovelyleosmummy at www.thelifeandtimesoftheworkingmum.com'
Make a splash, not a plop with Huggies® Little Swimmers® this summer!
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Fun! My eldest loved it, only rubbish thing was freezing while getting them changed!
ReplyDeleteThat really is the worst bit, and seems to take so much longer having to get baby ready too x
DeleteGreat giveaway! My GFC is Tracy K Nixon Email left in Rafflecopter x
ReplyDeleteOhhh looks fab! cannot wait to take both girlys swimming! Yey! x
ReplyDeleteYou can now :-) x
DeleteI always took my little ones swimming from 12 weeks! I always remember my eldest son used to clasp his hands together as if he was praying lol! He was never keen and preferred his warm bath!
ReplyDeleteAw bless :-)
DeleteWe first took Leo at 12 weeks to. Lasted 30 mins and loved it! x
Gemma loves her swimming lessons. Always guarabtees a long nap afterwards!
ReplyDeleteAlways good when they tire themselves out and have a nice long nap x
DeleteWe went swimming when Dylan was about 6 weeks old and he loved the water straight away! Hoping to go this weekend actually!
ReplyDeleteAw so sweet! We have not been in a while! I think I should take Leo before I go back to work..So that gives me all of 4 days! x
Deletegfc amanda hoffman
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we didnt go swimming yet but plan too this summer
ReplyDeleteEnjoy :-) x
DeleteI haven't taken Paige swimming yet but I am looking forward too it, if a little scared too lol Xx
ReplyDeleteYou will both love it, I made Luke come with me the first time for an extra pair of hands. However if you have a unisex changing area then that is great as you can all go in together then x
DeleteIt was sooooooo special - he was about 6 months and the water was freezing but nothing could wipe the smile off his face! He was just so happy the whole time - even when his legs started to turn a bluey purpley colour from the cold :)
ReplyDeleteAw bless, sounds like a very memorable experience! x
Deletewe were on holidays in germany and it was quite warm, my son was about 6 months old and wearing a little white sun hat. he didnt mind the water at all and now he absolutely loves it to pieces :) Carolin x
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! :-) x
DeleteI haven't taken my twins swimming yet but I am looking forward too it. :O)
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will have a great time when you do go! x
DeleteI have only just started taking Maxwell swimming and i find it all quite scary, ive always been scared to hold him in a bath so holding him in a swimming pool is also scary :(
ReplyDeleteFollowing on GC - Helen Dickinson
Email - hd076584@gmail.com x
I hope you continue to enjoy it! x
Deletelynds davies
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on holiday the water was very shallow so i was ok with that but am very nervous about deeper water x
ReplyDeleteSounds exciting! x
DeleteHi! I follow on GFC as oliviamcc xxx
ReplyDeleteFlynn has always loved the water. He took to it straight away. We have just come back from holiday and he was splashing in the rockpools, striding around the shallow end of the pool and sailing around the lazy river in his baby float!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great. I bet Flynn loved the rock pools! x
DeleteOMG he did! he covered himself with muddy water!
DeleteWe have been swimming a couple of times but my daughter didn't like it. Time to go again I think!
ReplyDeleteHope you all enjoy it this time x
Deletefirst time my littlies didn't like it but now they love swimming and look forward to it
ReplyDeleteAw that is so great! Swimming is such a great experience x
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ReplyDeletefab give away i have not taken my baby swimming yet i am a bit scared to how it will go
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will both love it! x
DeleteI took my daughter Nieve at 8 weeks old x it lasted 20 mins and she just stayed holding onto me x shes now 9 months and LOVES swimming now - she happily splashes and gets herself very wet (as well as me!!!) lol x
ReplyDeleteSounds like you both had a very positive experience! x
Deletewe take them to outside paddling pools or the water splash zone at gullivers, rather than just normal swimming
ReplyDeleteSounds very exciting! I bet they love it x
DeleteI have always had a bath with my baby who is now 7 months old and he is like flipper....He loves water so much...Have taken him to the swimming baths once and will take him more now he has no problem with water
ReplyDeletesorry not sure what i have done....name is Debbie Burfoot.....debsndean@hotmail.com
DeleteAw so sweet. Baths are such a great bonding time x
Deleteloved it, a real water baby he was! x
ReplyDeleteSounds like Leo. He is also a little water baby! x
DeleteWater baby isn't it for Lara, she's a Pisces through and through! Not tried with Sophia yet though, she's not so keen!
ReplyDeleteAll babies are different, Sophia may love it! :-) xx
Deletemy little girl loved the water first time splashing everywhere :)
ReplyDeletefollowed by GFC - kphillips x
ReplyDeleteWe first took out second daughter swimming when she was 4 months old on holiday, the pool was so busy she wasnt impresssed
ReplyDelete12 weeks and he loved it
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