What to look for after an accident in pool

benood

We had very similar experience last year - but our son didn't seem to have any ill effects once he'd coughed up the water.

The problem came the following week at swimming when getting him back in the water was very difficult - he spent quite a few lessons on the side looking nervous but one year on he's pretty much ok although he is very wary of riversides pools etc.

pingua

Think I would be watching the lessons. I know accidents happen but I do feel any swimming lesson that is not one to one does have that added risk attached. The teacher physically can't watch other kids whilst instructing another and 'showing the next move'.

Lots af parents watch kids swimming lessons and the kids do not seem to have a problem with being distracted.

Is anyone other than the kids and teacher in the pool at the time of these lessons?

scottishchick27

Glad your son is feeling better, you must've had such a scare. I hope he doesn't develop a fear of water.

On a lighter note when I first saw your title for this thread "What to look for after an accident in pool" my first thought was 'a brown floating object'. :rolleyes:

bestpud

scottishchick27 wrote: »

Glad your son is feeling better, you must've had such a scare. I hope he doesn't develop a fear of water.

On a lighter note when I first saw your title for this thread "What to look for after an accident in pool" must first thought was 'a brown floating object'. :rolleyes:

That's exactly what my DH said when he scanned the thread from over my shoulder! :rotfl:

Thanks for the update - I'm glad you and your son are happier now Counting_Pennies.

I have to admit, we took dd swimming today and I was a little more nervous then usual as she was ducking and diving!

Savvy_Sue

Counting_Pennies wrote: »

However, I wish I had been given a little more advice at the swimming pool and taken him to get him checked that night at the doctors.

I would certainly write to the pool and make that point to them, if not as a formal complaint then certainly as a 'room for improvement' comment.

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