Most swimming instructors have a strong opinion about
goggles. Mine is this: Closing your eyes when swimming is not an option. If you
are swimming very far, you need to see where you are going to avoid injuring
yourself or someone else. It really helps to learn to swim if you have a good
fitting pair of goggles. That means they seal around the eyes and they don’t
fill up with any water (for children, I like the “Speedo Junior” line of
goggles). Some children can open their eyes while swimming, but the water
distorts their vision and can sometimes cause irritation. Goggles really do
help. Often, it is the sensation of water on or in the eyes that can make it
difficult for one to swim with their face in the water. Invite your child to see
a clear new world under the water with a good pair of goggles.
I like the Speedo Junior line of goggles for children, especially Speedo Jr. Hydrospex goggles also known as Speedo Jr. Boomerang goggles.
