another swimming pool question

[little h]

hi I know there have been several threads about swimming lessons but my question is slightly different. My 2.5 yr old ha only been swimming twice, when very young. We want to take him swimming and get him used to the water, then hopefully get some lessons later - if we can ever manage to get into any, they're always booked up with hellish queues. Which pools are good for a splash about woth out having to book? Ideally somewhere warm with a shallow bit he can stand in, or with a slope or steps to access easily.

Also what would be good to take...arm bands? Float?

When I was little we just used to turn up at our local pool for a swim... all seems so organised and busy here...

thanks

H

[Fuschia]

The bridge by sainsburys Sydenham

Easy parking, not busy, shallow pool with big step, lots of toys

I prefer a little jackets rather than arm

Bands

As pool is shallow you don't really need either

[little h]

hi fushia

Sounds great...can you just turn up or are there specific times do you know? Any good for smaller babies too or is it too cold?

I'll have a look ont'internet...

H

[Fuschia]

We have taken our baby from about 5m.. it's not super warm like Peckham but pretty good - Ok for 20 mins anyway

Mr f sat on the step holding baby for the first bit while I entertained twins

They have specific sessions, sometimes it's in use for classes

It has a lot more open sessions though than Peckham does

[hazelnunhead]

This might be a bit far for you but the pool in Deptford is very warm and has a large area that is shallow and where toddlers can walk. I think this area is available at all times. However on weekends and during the holidays you might need to find out what time a session starts at. when I take my duaghter swimming, during school time the pool has about 3 - 5 people floating in various parts. (I have found myself there during a holiday week and it was hellish!)