Even with very little control of his body out of the water Quinns is extremely comfortable and happy in the water.
Quinns is not the only keen swimmer in our family. Big Sister is an aspiring olympic swimmer. Swimming, therefore, is an obvious choice of activity for the four of us to enjoy together. You would like to think it would be easy but it’s not.
One of the reasons we chose to live where we live is access to what we thought were really good swimming pools. However we now realise none of the pools close to us are ideal for Quinns. The nearest pool with everything he requires is 20 miles away.
Since swimming has benefits for people no matter their ability you would think the facilities would be more accessible.
Our local leisure pool has recently put in a Changing Place. That in itself is great but it’s not poolside! I’m not sure how that’s going to work once Quinns is bigger and needs hoisted but for now we can make it work with waterproof mats and towels in the Bug.
Before and after our swim we have to walk right through the public reception area of a busy leisure centre!
I’m not sure who is more uncomfortable when our little family troupe walk soaking wet through a public place but I know for a fact that it is inconvenient for the staff.
Quinns, trains & changing places 
I totally agree with you Jennifer. Our grandson Angus just loves swimming as well and we are lucky at the moment ,when we take him as he is just 2yrs old and still able to use the family changing room but he is quickly out growing the changing table there. Hopefully something can be done about the room where Quinns get changed, Then we can all enjoy what should be a fun activity for everyone!
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It’s such a shame they didn’t think and put it in the swimming changing rooms! Then everyone could access it. Maybe they’ll put in another 🤞
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