Would you send LO to swimming lessons alone at 22 months?

T1andT2 · February 2010

I think I am scared to let DS go to swimming lessons w/o DH or I in the pool too. Right now he is in the first class and DH takes him. The teacher thinks he is ready for the next class which is for 2yo and up.

There would only be 4 kids in the class. It kinda freaked me out the other day when I was watching that next class and the teacher was taking one kid back to the steps while another continued kicking on his kickboard thing and then started to panic....but luckily he was right by the edge and grabbed on.

In his class now, they don't do anything without the parent or teacher holding on.

It is normal for me to be nervous about this at this age? Or am I just being a Mom and not wanting my little boy to grow up too fast??

Miss.Modular · February 2010

noooo, i think that's too young!

W111MRP · February 2010

I also think thats VERY young... if thats the ONLY class option, I would wait it out I think or do the "younger" class over again. Or I guess you COULD do the class and sit by the pool in your bathing suit and scoot wherever LO goes and jump in if need be.. lol

Renee070806 · February 2010

i would never leave ds alone with one teacher and three other kids. doesnt sound like a good ratio to me! after seeing that other child i wouldnt even question it.
that being said, im a nervous nelly and a horrible swimmer so you may not want my advice!

MissMoochie · February 2010

There would be no way I would let DS go alone.

I remember going to swimming lessons when I was a bit older, 5 I think, and my mom stayed the entire time and watched just "in case" something were to happen.

Parks2Be · February 2010

I personally wouldn't do that. That is too young in my opinion.

AngieandTony · February 2010

i use to teach swimming at the Y and I loved the little ones. Are you permitted to sit on bleachers on the deck of the pool? a lot of my parents did that and i totally didn't mind if thats what made them feel comfortable.

LuckySunshineBaby · February 2010

DH has is an Aquatics Director and I just asked him what he thought. He wanted to know if the instructor is really WSI certified and what facility would allow this type of class structure with this age range of child.

It's way too young for your child to be left with out an adult being one on one with him.

I would question the instructor's depth of knowledge on water safety.

Jessibell · February 2010

No way, Jose. Ask me when she's 4.

lanie30 · February 2010

The rule here is 3. Any child under 3 needs 1 parent.

T1andT2 · February 2010

Go question about being certified....I will have to check that out. It is a more private place (not a YMCA or rec dept type).

The parents sit behind windows and watch and then get the kids dressed after.

I have watched most of the 2yo class before because it is right after DS's infant class so I watch while DH gets DS and himself changed. I have never seen this instructor leave a kid like he did last week. But I wasn't the only parent in the waiting area that got nervous! Usually the kids all sit on the pool step and the instructor takes 1 or 2 out into the pool for a little kicking or swimming towards floaty toys, etc. I also don't see DS just sitting there waiting patiently for his turn, and I also don't want him to get scared or freaked out and then not want to swim again. But part of me also wants to get one more session in before summer.

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