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We encourage you to familiarise yourself with our unique daily BUDS (Bowel, Urine, Diet, and Sleep) discussion and the corresponding form, which needs to be completed daily during the course.

 

We will provide you with an online link to complete before each class, and we require both you and the instructor to fill it out and sign it for all kids under 4 years old.

 

Understanding BUDS:

• Bowel Movements: We monitor your child's bowel movements, including frequency, amount, and consistency, as they're vital indicators of their well-being. For instance, a lack of bowel movement might suggest constipation, potentially making swim lessons uncomfortable. On the other hand, frequent, loose stools could indicate illness, possibly necessitating a break from swimming.

 

• Urine Monitoring: Monitoring urine output is crucial for assessing your child’s hydration and health. Significant changes, like decreased output, can have various causes, such as dehydration or new dietary changes. Also, we monitor for signs of water intoxication or hyponatremia. This condition can occur if a child drinks too much water quickly or doesn't urinate sufficiently. Our lessons are designed to teach children to close their mouths underwater and are kept intentionally short (maximum 10 minutes) to minimise the risk of water ingestion.

 

• Diet: Diet plays an important role in your child's swimming experience. We need to know what your child has eaten recently, especially any new foods introduced. Certain foods might be hard to digest and could affect buoyancy or breathing during the lesson. Therefore, it's advisable to avoid specific foods like apples, pineapple, papaya, peach, passion fruit, celery, honey, spinach, high-fat foods, processed foods, and refined sugars during the SwimStories course. Also, your child should not eat for at least 1 hour before the lesson and avoid dairy or milk products for 2 hours prior.

 

• Sleep: Swimming lessons can be physically demanding, and it's common for children to feel tired afterwards. Changes in your child’s sleep pattern, like sleeping longer, may occur after lessons. It’s a normal response to the physical exertion of swimming.

 

Your consistent communication of BUDS information helps us ensure that your SwimStories instructor can tailor your child's most appropriate and safe lesson. This daily discussion allows both you and the instructor to monitor key aspects of your child's health and adapt the lessons accordingly.

 

I am looking forward to teaching your tiny humans and ensuring their safety and enjoyment in the water.

 

Kind Regards, Christine Storie