- Can my child swim with a verrucca?
- What about ear infections?
- Why should we not put oils or lotion on babies before entering the water?
- Why does my child always need to go to the toilet 5-minutes into the lesson?
- My child has grommets/valves - can they still swim?
- Should I attend or stay away when my child is unwell with a cold?
- My pediatrician has said that my child, who is an asthmatic, should swim - why?
Q1. Can my child swim with a verrucca?
A. Yes, provided a sock is worn at all times in the ‘no shoes’ areas.
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Q2. What about ear infections?
A. To quote a leading pediatrician, “ear infections are directly related to nutrition. When a child is wheat or dairy intolerant, ear infections and tonsillitis are prevalent. Middle ear infection can also be the result of a cold and or incorrect nose-blowing”. We advise that pupils do not swim if they have an ear infection.
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Q3. Why should we not put oils or lotion on babies before entering the water?
A. This makes handling of babies slippery and hazardous.
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Q4. Why does my child always need to go to the toilet 5-minutes into the lesson?
A. The hydrostatic pressure of water stimulates excretion, as does exercise and physical movement. Every pupil should be taken to the toilet before each lesson. As well as seeing that their noses are blown is just as important for pool hygiene and their own comfort.
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Q5. My child has grommets/valves - can they still swim?
A. My child has grommets/valves - can they still swim?
A. Yes, provided you have confirmed this with your GP or ENT.
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Q6. Should I attend or stay away when my child is unwell with a cold?
A. For a little sniffle caused by teething or allergy, it is fine to attend. However, it is best to stay away if your child has a fever or is producing coloured mucous. Although the pool is disinfected, it is simply not fair to the teacher or other pupils.
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Q7. My pediatrician has said that my child, who is an asthmatic, should swim - why?
A. Swimming increases lung capacity. It also improves and strengthens exhalation, which is an important function that encourages the release of carbon dioxide and toxins from the body.
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