If you are in the process of talking with a Memphis, Tennessee swimming pool contractor about having your own swimming pool installed prior to the 2015 summer swim season, you know that if you have children, you need to get them comfortable in the swimming pool. It takes patience and perseverance to get your child comfortable in the water. The rewards of patience pay off in the long run when you and your children will be able to spend 
hours of fun in the swimming pool.
It may take hours or days or even weeks to get your children comfortable in the water and you may need to do this by slowly easing them into the water. One of the best ways to do this is to simply hug your child and walk into the shallow end of the water with him. If you’re holding on to him and easing him into the water he will feel safer. Jump up and down a bit in the water, splashing your hands so your child will associate water with fun. Once he is comfortable with that, hold him under his arms and walk around the water, letting his legs float free.
After your child has become comfortable with this, take him (or her) to the side of the pool and teach them to blow bubbles. What you’re trying to do with this is to get them comfortable with putting their face in the water. Be prepared for some gasping and sputtering, but once he gets used to the water in her face you may be able to jump up and down with him in your arms and possibly take him underwater with you. Your swimming pool builder from Advanced Pools will also recommend water safety devices that should be kept — at all times — poolside.
Following the bubble blowing and underwater bobbing, move your child to jumping into the water by himself. Take him over to the side of the pool, stand a few feet away and hold your arms out to him and let him jump to you. Naturally, you will want to catch him so he doesn’t get afraid of the water but eventually he will want to jump to you and doggy paddle toward you.
Remember to take time with each of these steps. Don’t scare your child or it could take months or sometimes years to undo the damage that fear may have caused. While you may want to rush the getting comfortable in the water steps, it won’t do anyone any good. Even after your child has become comfortable in the water, you should never leave him alone and you should keep a life jacket on hand for the times when your child just wants to float and frolic in the water.
