5 Essential Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Showering with Your Baby.
Showering with baby is an ideal bonding activity that can be easily incorporated into a bedtime routine. There are some important tips to follow for a safe and enjoyable experience. These include wearing a T-shirt to prevent slipping, setting a warm water temperature, acclimatizing baby to the shower spray, teaching breath control through conditioning, and using positive social referencing to make the experience fun. Never leave baby unattended and always supervise during bath and shower time.
11 Months – Developing Complex Swimming Skills with Excellent Breath Control at 11 Months
By 11 months of age, Evie has achieved exceptional breath control, making it the perfect time to focus on more complex swimming skills like down turn arounds and swim arounds. Learn the steps to perform down turn arounds safely and the importance of swim arounds in teaching directional change and breath control in the water.
10 Months – Enhancing Evie’s Swimming Skills at 10 Months
At 10 months old, Evie is gaining more confidence and independence in the water. This month, the focus is on extending her breath control, floating to and from the ledge, and introducing safety turns. On land, Evie is now capable of walking along a wall, climbing up stairs, and loves to dance.
7 Months – Building Independence and Breath Control in 7 Month Old Evie’s Swimming Lessons
Learn how to help 7-month-old Evie build independence and extend her breath control in the water. Discover tips for gripping the t-shirt, underwater submersion and free floating, and shallow water exploration under strict adult supervision.
6 Months – Grandpa Laurie and Baby Evie’s Swimming Routine at 6 Months
Grandpa Laurie takes over swimming lessons for 6-month-old Evie. The focus is on building her independence in the water by getting her to grip and hold on. Cup conditioning and increasing breath control are still important, and Evie is now capable of free floating. Shallow water exploration is also introduced, but always under adult supervision within arms reach.
Week 15 – Conditioning Your Baby’s Breath Control in the Bath and Shower
Learn how to reinforce your baby’s breath control with verbal trigger and mix up bath and shower conditioning to avoid relying on visual triggers. Discover the benefits of using a double trigger system and the importance of safety during the conditioning process.
Week 14 – Showering with Your 14 Week Old Baby: Safety Tips and Precautions
Learn how to reinforce your baby’s breath control with verbal trigger and mix up bath and shower conditioning to avoid relying on visual triggers. Discover the benefits of using a double trigger system and the importance of safety during the conditioning process.
Week 2 – Introducing Your Baby to Swimming: A Guide to Safe and Fun Bath Time Routine
Learn how to introduce your baby to swimming with a safe and fun bath time routine. Bond with your baby and teach them breath control using the stimulus response method known as conditioning. Follow our tips to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for both you and your baby.