What does a child need in the pool?

A visit to the pool is an affordable active leisure that will bring a lot of pleasant impressions to both children and adults. If you are going to have fun and usefully spend time with your child, or by registering him in the swimming section, you must prepare a bag with the appropriate attributes and personal hygiene items in advance.

Useful for going to the pool sports bag... It will facilitate the process of collecting things that are much easier to place in it and faster to find than in a bag. It is helpful to make a list of the necessary accessories that you can store in your bag pocket.

Now let's take a look at the list of required items.

• Swimming trunks for a boy or a swimsuit for a girl. They should have a dense texture, easy to put on and fit. For boys, it is preferable to buy boxer-style swimming trunks, and for girls it is better to purchase one-piece models or separate ones with straps (without strings).

• Swimming cap. Designed to protect hair from chlorinated water. The child should be comfortable in it, without feeling squeezing. Babies and babies will be more comfortable in fabric hats. For older children who regularly practice in the swimming sections, it is recommended to purchase combined caps, the inner layer of which is made of a fabric base, and the upper one is made of silicone, which protects the hair from getting wet.

• Baby wash and washcloth... According to the rules for visiting the pool, you need to wash it twice: before and after swimming.Usually showers are equipped with containers of liquid soap, but in order to avoid allergies in children, it is better to bring your own hypoallergenic product.

• Towel. The optimal size of a towel for a child is 40x70 cm. For infants, it is advisable to take two towels. One will be needed for wrapping, warming and absorbing moisture after bathing, the second - as a bedding on a changing table or couch for comfortable dressing of the baby.

• Rubber slippers or crocs. They are necessary when moving from the changing room to the shower and bathing area. Be sure to choose shoes in accordance with the size of the child so that he does not accidentally slip and fall on wet tiles. For children under 7 years of age, it is advisable to choose models with a foot lock at the back and a closed toe.

• Change of clothes... After swimming and showering, change into clean, dry clothing. If a child visits the pool in the form of group activities (without adults), it is necessary to teach him to carefully fold spare clothes into an individual bag. And after class, you need to put wet bathing accessories in it just as neatly.

• Special swimming diaper (for children up to 3 years old). It is necessary when bathing babies in public places to avoid unpleasant surprises. The absorbent layer absorbs secretions, and the top waterproof layer protects against moisture. There are two types of swim diapers on sale: disposable and reusable. If you frequently visit the pool, it is better to purchase reusable diapers.

• Bags for shoes. Many establishments take great care in keeping the premises clean and therefore require visitors to put their outdoor shoes in the storage locker in the bag.

• Bathrobe. It is not a required attribute, but its presence does not allow the child to freeze when moving from the shower to the changing room and greatly facilitates changing clothes (especially for girls).

• Drinking water... Often, swimming in the pool alternates with warming up in the sauna, and after classes, the child may have a feeling of thirst, which he wants to quench. During intensive training, when the child has already learned to swim well and the speed skills of a young athlete are being worked out, coaches recommend drinking a little water during breaks to prevent premature fatigue and increase the energy level required for further swims.

In addition to the above items, a visit to the pool will facilitate the availability of the following accessories.

It will be needed when visiting the pool frequently and classes in the section. They will protect your eyes from moisture when diving. So that the child does not experience discomfort while swimming, the frame and straps should be made of soft material. Clasps should be chosen strong and adjustable for the volume of the head. It is important to pay attention to the lenses: all high-quality models are treated with Antifog, which prevents them from fogging up.

But it is worth remembering that this special coating lasts only for a few months, and after this period its properties are lost.

For a family visit, the purpose of which is to spend leisure time, and not to learn to swim, these items will definitely come in handy for a comfortable pastime.For kids 2-3 years old, a circle with a diameter of no more than 50 cm is suitable, for children 3-6 years old - from 51 to 60 cm, over 6 years old - more than 60 cm.An inflatable vest can be used from the age of 3 and must be selected by size child, focusing on the opening for the arms when trying on.

Designed for babies from 3 months of age. It will protect the baby's head from immersion in the water and help to get comfortable in the pool.

They make it easier to learn swimming techniques and give your child a sense of safety. If the child is not afraid to be in the water without an inflatable ring or vest, they can be used from 3 years old. Sleeves can also be taken to group lessons, usually trainers welcome the presence of this accessory in the first lessons.

The need for the necessary documents and certificates must be clarified directly with the institution that you plan to visit.

The range of services provided by sports complexes, which include a swimming pool, is very wide: you can visit one-time with the whole family or purchase a subscription for several visits, you can choose individual or group lessons with a trainer. Classes in the "Mom and baby" groups are very popular, where learning to swim is possible from the second month of a baby's life. Group lessons with children usually begin at the age of 5.

During the hours set aside for free visits by visitors, and if the child is accompanied by a parent, no documents, other than filling out a standard form to familiarize themselves with the rules of stay in the pool, may be required. Some health centers set different prices for a one-time visit and purchase of subscriptions, and also provide discounts depending on the age of the child. But when buying, they require you to provide a birth certificate of the child or the parent's passport, in which the child is entered.

For training a child in the swimming section, the coach may ask to issue an insurance certificate for the child and provide a copy of it. Insurance companies provide different types of insurance for children. If the child is engaged in several sports sections, then it is more advisable to take out sports insurance. It is also necessary to provide a certificate from a pediatrician, allowing the child to attend swimming classes. Many institutions also ask for helminth test results.

In the absence of medical contraindications, compliance with sanitary and hygienic requirements and rules of behavior in the pool, water procedures will have a positive effect on the development of physical endurance and strengthening the child's immunity, and mastering the swimming technique will give him great joy.

A list of things in the baby pool is shown in the following video.