Why do they still need to continue wearing a Fibby if they can save themselves with and without a Fibby swimming aid after completing the course?
In & near the water your child should always wear a Fibby if he or she hasn’t passed swimming classes yet. Period.
We enable you to teach your child the fundamentals to save themselves at a really young age. Making them water safe does not relieve you of your own parental responsibility. On the contrary, you take on extra responsibility for giving them handles to save themselves, for when things go wrong.
Let them only move without swimming aids at the waterside after passing official swimming classes, years later.
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Why do I still always have to stay with my child, even though they can save themselves even without a fibby swimming aid after completing the Fibby course?
In & near the water you should always be with your child. Period.
Making them water safe does not relieve you of your own parental responsibility. On the contrary, you take on extra responsibility for giving them handles to save themselves, for when things go wrong during that 1 second you look the other way!
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Is the Fibby swimming aid designed according to international certification standards?
Yes, and according to our even stricter internal requirements.
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Can I always use Fibby in the water?
Fibby is designed as a flotation aid when learning to swim. As swimming devices are not life protectors, they should only be used in swimming pools and other water situations free from currents, tides and waves.
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What age is Fibby intended for?
Fibby is designed for children weighing 15 to 30 kg, which is roughly between 2-6 years old.
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You're saying I can make my child 'water safe' at the age of two?
Sounds too good to be true? Side note: in general, we see that children at the age of 2 become water safe faster with Fibby. The reason: as children get older, they become more aware of danger, so they take more time to become familiar with water and letting go of your hand.
Often this fear is a result of your parental concerns about drowning, something you have rightly warned your child about all his/her life. Even though it doesn’t always feel that way, your child remembers that ;-).
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I don’t have any background in teaching swimming. Can I really teach my child the fundamentals of saving themselves by playing and making fun?
Yes, you can! Our ancestors did it too. When we worked together with the Dutch Don’t Drown Foundation to develop the method, the question wasn’t whether it could be done, but rather how to enable parents to make it happen.
With easy accessible videos and clear goals we did. All thanks to the core element of our method: playing. By playing children tend to learn faster if it’s easy and fun.
No matter what we say, you have to experience it for yourself. Already during the first session you will see your child improving and making steps. You’ll know how to motivate your child and why you’re doing it. Exactly these moments are stimulating.
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What if my child does not instinctively start treading water?
This can have various causes: either your child can touch the bottom or you hold your child too tight. Although both are fine, you’re not encouraging your child’s independent propulsion.
Does your child remain motionless after intensive training? Let us know right away! Your child would be the first one to do so and we’re curious to find out why.
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How fast will my child learn getting out of the water solo and without Fibby?
We simply don’t know. You should not aim for speed, since pressure tends to slow down. As long as you have fun, the rest will come naturally.
If it takes longer than you expected (‘long’ is just your qualification), the worst that happens is that you have had more fun with your child in the water ;-).
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[How] does Fibby connect to regular swimming certificates/ the Dutch Zwem A-B-C?
Perfectly. With Fibby and ‘you’ as their most trusted playmate, children learn the essentials to save themselves from the age of two. Just by making fun, you make them ‘water safe’ and more free in the water. You lay the foundation for when they learn professional swimming strokes such as the front crawl and breaststroke, which children are able to learn from 4-5 years old, depending on their physical development.
In each country, swimming education is organized differently (when organized at national scale). Most children are ready to take the A Diploma after an average of 48 hours of swimming lessons. Before children are ready to learn professional swimming strokes, they first learn to become careless in the water and water safe. If you have been to the water with your child multiple times, your child will most likely go through the steps faster. We haven’t conducted research yet, but we plan to.
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Can children take Fibby off on their own?
No, children can only put Fibby on independently, but not take it off themselves. Thanks to the childproof lock.
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What size is Fibby?
Width: 19 cm / 7.5 inch Length: 27cm / 10.6 inch Height: 16cm / 6.3 inch
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What does Fibby weigh?
259 grams
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From which materials is Fibby made?
The orange buoyancy is made of EPP (expanded polypropylene). The biggest benefit of EPP is its lightness or buoyancy, since 90% is made out of air. Unlike expanded polystyrene (EPS), known from packaging, EPP is a lot harder, so it doesn’t crack or tear like expanded polystyrene.
Fibby’s harness is made from neoprene, something that’s commonly used in wetsuits. Thanks to its 50% stretch, it feels like a second skin. You only have to adjust the strap for ergonomic fit.
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I have pledged, but I want to add more Fibby’s to my order. Is this possible?
After the campaign ends, you will have access to a pledge manager where you are able to select any add-ons (if wanted).
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Where do I add my delivery address after pledging?
After the campaign ends, you will have access to a pledge manager where you are able to select any add-ons (if wanted) and to fill in your shipping details.
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