I took DD (who will be 2 in 2 weeks) swimming today for the first time. (I didn't feel up to it when she was tiny, then the idea of doing it with an unsteady small toddler seemed daunting, then it was cold, hence not doing it before. Obviously I do now regret that.)She has been talking lots about swimming pools and was excited this morning when I told her what we were doing, so I thought it would go down well. It didn't. I think we lasted 90 seconds in there before her saying 'want to get out' turned into shouting. Does anyone have any tips for helping her to get more comfortable in the water? She's perfectly happy in the bath and always pours water in her face in the bath, so I don't think it's a sensory thing. Any suggestions would be very welcome.
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