Updated Swimming Guidelines

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your class, the changing rooms will be available before and after your class
  • Showers are available. Please still bring your own baby changing mat if needed
  • The shoe racks and coin operated lockers (£1 coin, returned after use) are available in the foyer
  • High cleaning standards will be maintained at all times with antibacterial gel provided in all areas.

Swim nappies

We need to make a really important request to keep the classes running smoothly and safely. We totally understand poo and sick accidents can happen in the pool but there are things we can do to minimise these issues and we would be so grateful for your help and cooperation.

Please read these guidelines carefully.

  • We use a DOUBLE LAYER Nappy system.  All babies must wear a reusable nappy swim wrap / under nappy with a Happy Nappy on top and please make sure the under nappy is tucked in to allow for a close seal around the tummy and thighs.  The makers of the Happy Nappy now have a Happy Nappy Duo which includes both the Happy Nappy and a pant lining underneath, that would be fine too.
  • If your child has been reliable potty trained for a least six months you can drop the reusable first layer  but please keep using a Happy Nappy. Swim shorts give no protection from accidents. This can just be part of their normal swimming attire.
  • If your child has been reliably potty trained for at least 6 months and has already been swimming with us without a nappy please do continue
  • It is essential you do not bring your child if they have any digestive upsets for their sake as well as for all users of the pool.
Please ensure that you comply with these requests or we cannot let you in the pool.
 
Accidents involve a very expensive cleaning and refill of the pool and all classes for the day are cancelled. Thank you so much for your understanding.

Disposable swim nappies and traditional cloth nappies are not effective in stopping poo leaks into pools. That’s why your swim school will ask you to buy a Happy Nappy product. This snug fitting nappy covers all of baby’s bottom nice and tightly, the soft but effective ribs made from nylon Lycra mix are designed to grip around the tummy and thigh to hold the neoprene nappy in place even on the most wriggly toddler. The neoprene and lycra rib combination is the safest way of protecting pools from poo leaks, giving parents time to remove the baby from the water and change to ensure no contamination. We sell Happy Nappies at the pool, they can also be purchased online and from some branches of Boots.

Other things we'd suggest bringing with you:

  • A hat or hood that covers your child’s ears for when they leave the building
  • A hooded towel for when they get out of the pool
  • A drink and/or snack for after the class for your baby (and probably you too!) – but please remember not to eat in the changing rooms
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Photography

It’s so lovely to have a photo memory of your time in the water and we are happy for someone on poolside to take a photo of you and your child. There are some important guidelines that need to be followed so we can continue to allow photographs to be taken.

  • Only a small discreet camera or a phone can be used
  • No Flash photography
  • The photo is only of you and your family, not the group
  • No cameras are allowed in the water
  • Just a few photos, not continuously through the session
Poolside etiquette

Whilst waiting for your class or if you are watching the session, please talk quietly and stay away from the edge of the pool. This helps to keep the atmosphere calm and relaxed especially for the young babies. For all the children’s safety please do not sit on the steps or enter the water until invited in by your teacher.