What to Bring to Parent & Tot Swim Lessons in Roslyn
Updated: Oct 10
Packing for a baby or toddler's swim lesson means planning for two people in the water. At Swim Lessons LI in Roslyn, Parent & Tot includes a participating adult throughout class. A small, organized bag helps you focus on supporting your child instead of searching for a missing towel.
The essentials for your swim bag
A comfortable, secure swimsuit for your child.
Appropriate swimwear for the adult entering the pool.
A towel for each of you, plus dry clothes for after class.
For a child who is not toilet trained: a swim diaper and snug plastic swim pants with fitted waist and leg openings.
Dry diapers and your usual changing supplies for afterward.
A hair tie or swim cap for long hair, and easy shoes for the changing area.
Check the diaper layers before leaving home
The school's requirement is a swim diaper beneath snug plastic swim pants for children who are not toilet trained. Pack both pieces rather than assuming a swimsuit or swim diaper alone meets the requirement. Check the fit at the waist and legs before lesson day so you have time to replace an item that does not fit.
Pack for the adult's role, too
The participating adult stays in the water and follows the instructor's guidance. Choose swimwear that lets you move comfortably while supporting your child. Put the adult's towel and dry clothes in the bag at the same time as the child's supplies. Forgetting your own change of clothes can make the trip home harder than it needs to be.
Do you need goggles or extra equipment?
Goggles are optional in the school's first-lesson guidance. You do not need to make a new pair the focus of your baby's or toddler's first visit. If you have questions about an accessory, ask the team before buying it. Follow the instructor's directions about equipment used during class.
Keep the packing list separate from a shopping list. Start with the essentials above and add only what helps your family's changing routine, such as a bag for wet swimwear.
Make the end of class easier
Pack dry items together and keep towels easy to reach. Before leaving home, check that both people's clothes are in the bag. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early so changing, the restroom and a pre-pool shower do not become a rush.
Ready to choose a class? Check current Parent & Tot openings and register for a time your family can attend.
