Modern research shows that swimming is a skill that should be mastered before walking. Earlier, breastfeeding causes positive emotions in children, strengthens their musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system. In addition, early swimming for newborns is useful in that it stimulates metabolic processes, strengthens the children's nervous system, improves appetite, endurance and sleep.
Earlier swimming: for and against
Being pregnant, a young mother, having read magazines, forums, presents herself with a toddler swimming in the pool. However, the appearance of crumbs, so defenseless and fragile, makes us take a more careful approach to the arguments for and against breastfeeding. This applies to even the very first trip to the pool, because the first swimming in the pool for infants in the absence of proper knowledge can pour into real stress for crumbs, and for his parents - even more so.
The fact that training in swimming for newborns and infants is not only not harmful, but also extremely useful, has already been mentioned above. Kids develop faster and in terms of psychomotorics. Also do not forget about the effect of hardening.
It should be noted that this is not a newfangled trend, because the technique of teaching babies to swim even in our latitudes was developed about three decades ago. Since then, it has been improving, changing, but the positive results and effectiveness remain unchanged.
Swimming is a therapeutic procedure for children with some deviations in health, but such babies can only swim after receiving permission from the doctor.
Swimming in the bathroom
The first month and a half will be more convenient to arrange swimming for babies at home in the bathroom, because the procedure usually takes no more than ten to fifteen minutes, and the road to the pool will take a long time. In addition, to engage in the pool with the baby, when the umbilicus has not fully healed, is risky enough. It is recommended to begin training before the age of three months, because the reflex gradually fades. In the womb, the baby felt comfortable in the amniotic waters, so any water will be a sweet memory to him. And after three months, immersion in water will be perceived as something new and unknown.
It is necessary to deal with newborns when he is full, in good spirits, sleeps. First you need to make him a massage, play, and then slowly dip into the water comfortable for him temperature. Even if you have watched hundreds of educational videos, read the piles of specialized literature, it is better to practice swimming for the first time with the circle , which will not allow the baby to dive under water. Over time, when the child gets stronger and adapts, you can swim without a circle. Remember, the goal is to strengthen health, and not the establishment of records, even babies.
Swimming in the pool
If you do not have confidence in your own knowledge, or if the bath has become too small for classes, it's time to apply to specialists who teach swimming in swimming pools. Here, the baby will be introduced to the developing massage, the principles of children's and dynamic gymnastics, as well as the basics of swimming. With professionals, you will not worry about the safety of crumbs, and bathing for a child will turn into a pleasant pastime.
Swimming is a joy combined with health benefits. After a while you will be surprised how quickly and properly your little swimmer develops. It is possible that today's crumb in the hands of a professional in the pool - this is the future champion!