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[quote=Anonymous]I have three kids (now ages 11, 8, and 2), and our time at the pool is still pretty stressful!  The older two are very strong swimmers, but I still have to keep an eye on them to make sure they’re not being dangerous (jumping/dunking/running).  And then I have a wild toddler who is not afraid of anything.  I’m some ways, it was almost easier when he was a baby!

If your 4 YO still isn’t a strong swimmer, put her in the Puddle Jumper when you are alone at the pool with the kids.  You still need to keep a close eye on her, but it is an added level of safety.  You should also sign her/him up for a weeklong boot camp swim class this summer.  These classes teach the child how to return to the wall/flip on his/her back.

When you are alone with the three kids, stick to the shallow end (2 feet).  Tell your 8 YO that on these days, he/she needs to stay in this area.  No deep end/diving boards.  If the child doesn’t listen, you go home.

Bring snacks/water for breaks.  And each child brings one toy so that you’re not looking for stuff at the end of the day when you’re tired and the baby is crying!  Bring your older child to the pool in the evening or during the weekend so he/she has time to do the big kid things.  [/quote]

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