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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 19:35

where can I get them in Dubai? They are made of foam not the inflatable type.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Delphin-0034914-Arm-Bands/dp/B0002GTK9Y/ref=sr_1...

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 21:21

These bands are fantastic. They allow the child to easily lift their head both in and out of the water. my boys were both able to swim at the age of two as they had developed great water confidence with not being held or not having mum within reach of them all the time. I was always in the pool with them but they were able to swim around wherever they wanted. both my boys also swam underwater when they first went without aids so the floats didnt encourage an upright only position. cant recommend them enough!

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 21:05

hey ive just e mailed u...Ive never seen this method before.

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 20:49

Hi Eden, I teach it myself. Please drop me a line and I'll forward you some info on it. Same advice Iv sent to JessJan :)

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 20:16

ABF, do you know where this flip and turn method is taught in dubai? I have a 10 months baby and would love to "teach" her that. Thanks a lot,

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 19:26

ABF You got mail! GREAT video..really impressive! Thank you for sharing!

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 17:03

Here is another great video showing just how young they can be taught this and what a life saver this technique can be! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aseQsDBJS6c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 16:47

Let's see if this one works :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGFgMWlAaTU&sns=em It's the same video again. Please feel free to also drop me a line on desert(dot)dolphinsME(at)gmail(dot)com and I'll email you a couple of tips that you can try with him! He's at a great age now and as he's already comfortable with having his head under I'm sure he'll catch on real quick! There's a song I use that they really seem to love. Its a swimming version of Twinkle twinkle little star :) its a way to get them to learn how to float on their backs. Just also want to clarify that I have nothing against other teaching methods such as the one your DS has been to Srdoucet. For me, like I said before...what I HIGHLY dislike about arm bands is not the bands themselves but the position the child gets used to being in whilst using them. Just makes it tougher for them later on when they begin learning how to breath with front crawl :)

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 16:06

Thought I'd reply since we own them for our DS. We got them at the Cove Rotana at RAK where he was in swimming lessons. His swim teacher use them with the kids. We thought they'd be better than the blow up ones because as they get more confident you take away one of the foam bands per side until you're left with one that is usually stuck in the bum area. Our little guy loves them. We still use three per side only because he still swallows lots of water and we don't get to the pool often enough. When we were growing up we had the blow up arm bands and that's what we used to learn to swim.

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 14:38

I'd be very interested to know how some children are being taught to swim with arm floats. Not trying to negativly criticize it at all as that would just be an ignorant opinion of mine as Iv never seen it but Iv never in my teaching carreer as a swimming coach heard of that! I agree that it gives a child a certain sense of security in the water and it is fantastic for them to feel relaxed on their own as long as that security never becomes a false one! Happymommy, your little one is very much capable of swimming on her own at that age! :) General rule is that as soon as they are able to walk they should be able to kick and swim short distances (long enough to swim to the edge of the pool if they fall in). Babies have a natural instinct to flip and turn in the water! This action allows them to swim underwater and then when they feel the need to breathe they turn on their backs and naturally float up to the surface to catch a breath...and then 'flip' back again, face down, to swim to the edge! From 12 months plus we teach them to swim-flip-swim! It's a basic survival method for babies that can be taught as young as 6 months! Check this clip out... http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=ZA#/watch?v=LGFgMWlAaTU Hi ABF I am so happy a swimming instructor replied. Actually my son (15 months) is very confident and happy in the water. I went to Baby Splash with him for one term, he enjoyed it a lot and was doing well with the kicking etc. However, I could not continue with the lessons due to other commitments and thus I just take him to the community pool at least once to twice a week. He just loves it. He is happy walking through the kids pool, making bubbles, etc. and when he slips he does not mind his head going under water at all. He is paddling like a dog but does not take his head out of the water. (Since I did not know about this swim-flip-swim instinct I never waited for more than 4,5 seconds before bringing him gently up to the surface.)Thus I was looking for a way to gradually make him used to lifting his head out of the water while still doing the kicking. So what would you suggest? P.S. the link to youtube does not work, could you send it again please! Very curious to see it with my own eyes!! Thanks <em>edited by JessJan on 08/05/2011</em>

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 12:44

I'd be very interested to know how some children are being taught to swim with arm floats. Not trying to negativly criticize it at all as that would just be an ignorant opinion of mine as Iv never seen it but Iv never in my teaching carreer as a swimming coach heard of that! I agree that it gives a child a certain sense of security in the water and it is fantastic for them to feel relaxed on their own as long as that security never becomes a false one! Happymommy, your little one is very much capable of swimming on her own at that age! :) General rule is that as soon as they are able to walk they should be able to kick and swim short distances (long enough to swim to the edge of the pool if they fall in). Babies have a natural instinct to flip and turn in the water! This action allows them to swim underwater and then when they feel the need to breathe they turn on their backs and naturally float up to the surface to catch a breath...and then 'flip' back again, face down, to swim to the edge! From 12 months plus we teach them to swim-flip-swim! It's a basic survival method for babies that can be taught as young as 6 months! Check this clip out... http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=ZA#/watch?v=LGFgMWlAaTU

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 09:16

Has anybody actually looked at the description or read all the glowing reviews ?? One even says her local pool are using them to teach.. Maybe instead of slating the OP's choice, someone could actually answer her question ?? (sorry i have no idea, both mine used inflatable arm bands with no problems..)

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 09:01

Started using float bands recently for DD who is 16 months old. I ALWAYS stay really close to her and would never dream of letting her out of my sight. Mainly I tried them because DD would not want to be held closely by me anymore. She's fighting and kicking to be let go. She is too small to properly learn how to swim, but she enjoys being in the water. So to me, it's better to let her float and walk around by herself and play in the water than holding a screaming and kicking baby who's clearly not enjoying herself. I was looking for those vest type float devices, but couldn't find any that are small enough for DD. The smallest I saw was from 15kg. If anybody knows where I can get smaller size, I'd love to know. <em>edited by happymommy on 08/05/2011</em>

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Latest post on 08 May 2011 - 05:02

I think arm bands have their place when used properly, with supervision. Yes they can be risky if they slip off and the child is not supervised, but that's no different to someone trusting that a waist or jacket flotation aid won't tip them face first in the water. I'm with Claire...if arm bands feel right for you, they can be used very successfully for a short time and slowly deflated as the child gains confidence and ability. (same for waist/jacket floaties...parental preference really)

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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 22:52

HIGHLY agree with Basil and Meals! I'm a swimming instructor and arm bands are my worst nightmare! Kids get used to being in a 'vertical' position in the water and we then have to spend weeks, sometimes months trying to get them in a more horizontal position. The waist floaties are a great option, especially the ones that you can gradually remove as your child becomes more confident :) I've seen children paddling around in the deep end of the pool, with arm bands on, who are between 1-2 years old without their parents in sight, let alone arm's length. I've kept an eye on them.... what happens if an arm band slips or they tip over? I'm not a fan of the arm band!

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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 21:21

HIGHLY agree with Basil and Meals! I'm a swimming instructor and arm bands are my worst nightmare! Kids get used to being in a 'vertical' position in the water and we then have to spend weeks, sometimes months trying to get them in a more horizontal position. The waist floaties are a great option, especially the ones that you can gradually remove as your child becomes more confident :)

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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 21:16

Just a suggestion - but have you looked at the speedo backpack style floaties? They strap around the middle and have about 4 layers that you remove over time as they become more competent and confident in the water. You can get them at Go Sports.

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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 20:49

Don't go there!!! If u want your child to learn to swim play with them in the pool and show them what fun it is. If u really want something get the one that goes around their waist with foam pads that u take off as they get better. How do u think they can swim if they have something around their arms which doesn't allow them to pull thru the water.

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Latest post on 07 May 2011 - 19:55

I've only ever seen kids struggle with these and at 25 quid you could buy a shop full of blow up armbands! Both mine had the inflatable and we just put less and less air in - plus swimming lessons and they were on their way in months. Seems alot to spend - the kids I've seen with these type try to pull them off and say they hurt. You might get them in one of the sports shops here like Go sport or decathlon at Mirdif city Centre - but you can get great blowup armbands everywhere!

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