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Water Babies (Paperback)

by Francoise Freedman (Author)

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Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Southwater; illustrated edition edition (30 April 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1842159860
ISBN-13: 978-1842159866
Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.1 x 0.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 99,727 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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#8 in	Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Fitness & Exercise > Swimming
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#65 in	Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Pregnancy & Childcare > Baby Development

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Takes the reader through a gentle sequence of exercises designed to put youngsters at ease in the water.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Confidence with baby swimming, 10 Feb 2005

By	Mamaheffo (UK) - See all my reviews

I bought this book because I belief in not using floatation devices 100% of the time (it interferes with learning about buoyancy) to teach a child to swim, but I felt I was a bit stuck with my 16 month old and wanted some ideas on how to progress.
This book exceeded my expectations. It has given me more ideas on how to hold my daughter in the water, including ways in which I can swim with her. I enjoyed the chapters on how to take her underwater; there is a good explanation of the dive reflex in newborns. It is presented in an easy to read format, with excellent photographs to demonstrate the techniques being used. The fun part of swimming for both of you is emphasised. If you are starting with a newborn there are excellent explanations of how to start your baby off in the water (starting with the bath), how to select a suitable pool and what sort of equipment you might like. Also there is an explanation about the newborn swimming reflexes. This book really does give you confidence with your baby in the water without having to rug them up in arm bands and rubber rings, and does what it says it will - "Teach your baby the joys of water - from newborn floating to toddler swimming."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, beautiful pictures, 21 Dec 2005

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I'm a swimming teacher and this book has even taught me a thing or two. There are different schools of thought on baby-swimming, especially with new borns, and the under water reflex etc, but this books handles the whole issue sensitively and authoratitively. The pictures are great and should give parents lots of ideas of things to try, but also the confidence to actually do them. Teaching your young child to swim is so incredibly important, and I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to all parents.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Babies are incredible, 15 Jul 2009

By	Sookie B "Sookie" (Surrey, England, UK) - See all my reviews

I bought this book for my daughter who is a first time Mum. She loves swimming and deep sea diving so it seemed only natural that her baby son should soon be introduced to water. He was screaming blue murder when put in the bath for a wash, so things didn't look too promising. However, my daughter was thrilled with the book as it gave sensible step by step advise with clear descriptions and beautiful pictures.
After following the book's suggestions, her baby is now happy in water.
A great book for parents to teach their babies/toddlers to love water.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best resource for parents teaching a baby under 2 (preferably under 1) to swim!
I've only just started taking private swimming lessons 3 weeks ago, because I think my fear of water could have an influence on my 3 childrens' ability to learn swimming. Read more

Published 10 months ago by R. TONDER

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