Swimming requires basic equipment like a swimsuit, swim cap, and possibly goggles. A one-piece swimsuit or swim briefs/trunks are most suitable for learning. A swim cap is needed at public pools and helps keep hair out of the face. Goggles allow children learning to swim to submerge their head without getting water in their eyes, permitting more relaxed swimming.

1. A Beginner’s Guide to
Swimming Equipment /
Gear
The Essentials

2.  Obviously you will need a swimsuit to learn
how to swim.
 For men, these are usually swim briefs or
swim trunks. Board shorts aren’t very good
for swimming as they create too much drag.
 For women, the most comfortable swimsuit is
the one-piece swimsuit.
Swimsuit

4.  In most cases, a swim cap is required when
swimming in a public pool.
 A swim cap is also very useful if you have long
hair and want to avoid that it gets into your
face while swimming.
Swim Cap

6.  If your child are serious about learning how to
swim, swimming goggles are also mandatory
as they will allow them to put their head
under water without getting water in the
eyes.
 This will permit more relaxed and streamlined
swimming.
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