Most kids get very excited when they see water. They are unafraid to jump into the water despite not being able to swim. So I think its better that parents teach them proper way to snorkel for their own safety. But how young is too young to teach them snorkeling?
Well it all depends on the child. I have seen a father taking his 4 yrs old daughter snorkeling and they look absolutely cute. The child had lots of fun and learns about the underwater world at the same time. Priceless lesson and quality time with dad.
Taking the little one to the pool first and introducing them to snorkeling is the first step. Make sure they have all the proper fitting snorkel gear, mask, fins, snorkel & snorkeling vest. Here are some tips when buying snorkeling mask, fins, snorkel that is just right for you and your child.
Next, you want to make sure the kid’s snorkeling vest fits. You have to make sure that it is partially inflated at all times while the child is in the water. Most of the snorkeling vests have locking rings so the kids cannot deflate the vest too easily. Here is a video to show you how to wear the snorkeling vest properly.
Because the ocean is so big, be prepared and understand that if your child chicken out when he or she sees the ocean. This is very common so don’t force the child, take it slow and give lots of encouragements. When you do get the child in the ocean they he/she may be a little intimidated by what can seen underwater as some of the fish maybe “ugly” or “big”. Before you go in the water, review with them the underwater creatures they might see. There are waterproof fish identification slates and books that you can show the child in advance or while you are in the water. But most of the time, the child will be very excited and fearless in the water :)
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