I took my baby for her first swim at her grandparents' condo yesterday. I was amazed at how well she did. I was afraid at first that the water would be too cold for her, but it didn't seem to upset her. After dressing her in her swimsuit, we put her in a tub of warm water and then took her to the pool. I think it was because she was already wet that being put in the water didn't bother her. She was definitely unsure about it at first, but then she was a natural. Kicking her feet and waving her hands in the water. I was careful to keep her face out of the water though.
We were in the pool for 15 min. and then we decided it was time to get her washed up and head for home. What was strange was her reaction out of the pool. She cried more when we took her out of the pool than when she was in the pool. Even though we had her tub filled with warm water and we used the same soap to wash her, she was wailing. Could it have been the bench we used to dress her on that was too hard? Was the water too cold for her? It will be interesting to change some things the next time we go to see if she handles things better.
It was definitely a 3 person job. My mom and I had to get dressed first, and then get her from my dad and then while in the pool, my dad was in charge of pictures and again waiting to get her once she was all washed and dressed.
All in all, a great experience and I'm sure she enjoyed it as well.
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