Dive Right In! Teaching your Twins How to Swim!

Living in Florida there is no way around it. You either sink or swim. So, once summer arrived and my twins were old enough to sit up by themselves, I knew it was time to teach them how to swim. Anxious to dive right in, I figured it’d be a cinch since this was my second time teaching swim lessons. While my eldest son grew up swimming like a pro right from the start, little did I know that this was wishful thinking, with more than one toddler. So this summer before you take a dip with your twins, here are a few tips that’ll have them swimming like one fish, two fish in no time!

Pool Safety Tips From Duo Splash Floats

“When I went to the pool I would see a mom with her two kids in separate floats trying desperately to keep them together. She would have one hand on one float, the other on another float. All would be well until the kids would start splashing and kicking, getting water in her eyes, she would let go to wipe her brow and before she knew it they were starting to drift away from each other. She would grab them both and pull them closer and the cycle would continue. Pool time for her seemed to be quite the hassle and I knew I would be in that same predicament very soon. I just knew there had to be a better way.” – Tanya Sjodin

Can you relate to this experience? Well Tanya decided to do something about it and created Duo Splash Floats. The first and only float made for two small children. Today we are giving away floats to two Twiniversity families. Fill out the form below and read these pool time safety tips from Duo Splash Floats to help make your pool time safe and fun!

“The summer months means warm weather and lots of water fun. It means barbecues and boating on the lake. It means eating seafood and heading to the beach. Clearly the theme of summer time is fun in the water. Most little kids can spend all day long swimming in the pool, floating in the lake, and surfing the waves at the beach. While the water does bring lots of fun, there are also certain safety aspects we as parents must always keep in mind that go beyond protecting our kids’ skin from harmful sun rays.

Watching one kid is pretty easy for one parent, but watching two kids can quickly become a challenge. Of course, the level of difficulty also depends on the age of your children and their swimming abilities. It is much easier to watch a teenager, who can swim relatively well, and a toddler at the same time then it is to watch two small kids who may not be able to keep their heads above water by themselves. So, here are a few safety tips when enjoying your summer months on the water with two small kids.

First, closely supervise your kids in the pool at all times keeping them near you.   Make sure kids are wearing adequate life saving device flotation gear if needed. Do not let one kid play at the other end of the pool from where you are. If one needs to get out to go to the potty, grab a drink, or just take a break, everyone should get out. Do not leave your kids unattended in the pool ever, even if you will be gone just a few seconds.

Second, try to stick to pools and swimming areas where life guards are present. This way, there will always be an extra pair of eyes, or more if there is more than one lifeguard, watching your kids. Try to play directly in front of the lifeguard stand so you are in their direct line of vision.   Go to the pool with a friend or family member if possible so they can help you watch your kids. Even if they have kids of their own, at least there are now two pairs of eyes, plus lifeguards if you follow the suggestion above, watching your kids. The more sets of eyes there are the better.

Third, try to swim when there are other people at the pool. This goes back to the more sets of eyes the better so if you end up needing some help in an emergency, someone nearby could quickly lend a hand with whatever you may need.  If you are swimming at home ensure that rescue devices are readily available and even a phone nearby for emergencies.

Finally, look into water safety classes, rescue floating classes for infants and toddlers teaching survival skills, swimming lessons for older children, and CPR classes for yourself or babysitters.  Additionally, remember to deflate and put away all pool toys when you are done using them as children are attracted to try and get them if they are floating around in the pool.

If you follow the above safety tips, you will ensure your summer months are full of good times, laughter, and sun tans for everyone. Just because you have more than one kid does not mean you cannot get out there and enjoy yourself, you just have to take a few more safety precautions. Enjoy your summer and stay safe!”

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