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Our little one (18 months) started swim lessons about a month ago, so we're learning all about swim diapers and trying to avoid an accident until we get to the pool. We've changed in the locker rooms and got in the habit of just putting the swim diaper on in the trunk upon arrival. With a wiggly kid, that's just a pain but we dealt with it.

Last week, my wife was in the water and I stayed in the chairs where I overheard two of the other moms talking and one had an awesome suggestion we hadn't thought of. Put on the swim diaper at home, then put a regular diaper on over the swim diaper and take off the regular diaper upon arrival. Keeps everything contained, makes changing a lot easier, and we're in the pool a lot faster.

Curious to see what the community has and see if we can get some knowledge sharing in! What else have you got?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Biggest one was handling when it's time to do something. Take a bath, go to bed, turn off the TV, get ready to go: I always give a five minute warning. I tell them we're *about *to do something before it's time, and just that small difference makes everything so much easier.

So instead of marching into the living room and declaring bed time, I'll say "Hey guys, wrap it up, bedtime in about five." They can finish what they're doing, known not to start another youtube video or whatever, and everything goes way smoother.

Also, when they're really little, don't give them open ended choices. If you ask "What shirt do you want today" you'll be there for ages. Pull out two that are weather appropriate and say "do you want this one, or this one". Works a treat.

Both of those tips help give kids a sense of agency, which I think is important, while still getting the practical things done.