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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9780967484365 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 0967484367 Number Of Items: 1 Release Date: October 01, 1999 Running Time: 27 minutes Editorial Review: Amazon.com: This do-it-yourself swim program teaches adults a method of introducing babies (from 3 months old) and toddlers to the fundamentals of water comfort and safety. Experienced swim instructor Gina Ambrose, of the Water Babies Swim School, joins moms and tots in the pool for hands-on, step-by-step instruction. Nine lessons move from simple to advanced drills beginning with kicking, then dipping, floating, and turning. Swim strokes (crawl, backstroke) are not taught; rather, the program's goal is to build a baby's water confidence in order that he will eventually achieve total independence in the pool. Ambrose also provides general teaching tips: ("Never panic in the pool. Never stop a lesson on a negative note."). The program is designed to be replayed as the parent gains mastery of the lessons. It would be especially effective when used in conjunction with Ambrose's book of the same name. Even more helpful would be to move the video player out on the pool deck for a real-time tutorial. --Lynn Gibson Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Didn't like this "school"Teaching my baby this way wasn't suitable. Babies aren't happy. When I first bought a book about the subject (Water Babies: Teach Your Baby the Joys of Water - From Newborn Floating to Toddler Swimming) I thought I need a video as well to *see* things happen. I watched the VHS twice and don't think I will use it again. The book was more fun to follow and it taught me alot of patience as a mother. My baby was happy following the instructions in the pool. To this VHS, teaching comes first, while to ... Read More Rating:  - I highly recommend this videoMy husband and I really liked this video! It's well-produced, has 9 simple steps that I feel I can do myself, they're well-demonstrated, and the instructor, Gina Ambrose, has a very soothing way about her, so our daughter enjoys watching with us. She is 16 months and we're only now starting the techniques, even though she's been going to the pool a lot since she was 4 months and is comfortable in water. I wish I had found this earlier. But even now, it's very helpful to me when we're in the pool together. ... Read More Rating: - Grab a bathing suit and swim diaper!This is a great video. It caught and held my attention with this sentence on the back cover, "[T]each your child to hold their breath underwater, to turn over and float, and to have confidence while swimming." I'm a first time mama and was a tad nervous about having our daughter submerged, but this video put me at ease. The best part is you can actually teach your child how to swim. Gina Ambrose is the daughter of Gretchen Mack who founded the "Water Babies Swim School". Gina, along with a ... Read More |
