Swimming: what a first season needs
Lessons need a suit and a towel. Swim team adds a few things.
Before the first practice
- See options on Amazon for Goggles (opens in new tab)
Goggles
The most useful thing you can buy. Let your kid pick a pair that doesn't leak.
- See options on Amazon for Swimsuit (opens in new tab)
Swimsuit
Swim teams often want a team suit later. For lessons, any suit works.
Can wait, or ask first
- See options on Amazon for Swim cap (opens in new tab)
Swim cap
Some pools or teams require caps. Helps with long hair.
- See options on Amazon for Mesh bag (opens in new tab)
Mesh bag
Keeps wet gear out of the car.
Buying used
Buy goggles new. Ask the team about used team suits.