If you have recently had a baby, naturally, you are thinking about how to strengthen his immunity from the first days, help the nervous system to mature and develop it mentally and physically. Swimming does a great job with all these tasks. For babies, water is a native element, since the baby has lived in it for 9 months, so you should not be afraid to lower the baby into a familiar environment.
The main advantage of swimming is that the peanut grows cheerful, active, healthy and smart. However, in order for everything to work out, it is necessary for adults to begin to master the methods of teaching this "art". If this is not possible or you are afraid to do it yourself, find a specially trained instructor. However, the mother and the home environment (bathroom) for the baby are more comfortable conditions.
Activities such as swimming for infants should begin after the umbilical wound has completely healed. Most often, this occurs 3 weeks after birth. However, do not delay, as you need to carry out training at a stage when the swimming intrauterine reflex has not disappeared. In addition, a child at this age is not afraid of water, since it is natural for him.
Swimming for a baby is a very useful activity, but it is necessary to start it with a preliminary consultation with a pediatrician. If the baby does not have any deviations or serious diseases, then nothing prevents learning to stay on the water. Although even for diseases such as cerebral palsy, swimming is a good rehabilitation, you just need to inform your instructor.
Swimming for babies can be organized not only in the pool, but also at home. To do this, you will need a bathroom and some safety features. Water for classes should have a temperature of 37 ° C. The advantages of the pool in this case are that it maintains a constant temperature and experienced specialists work.
Learning to swim babies should be done systematically, while not rushing. Start all classes first in a home environment, as the pool is still a public place. Do not be afraid, because the more you are confident in yourself, the faster you will be able to teach your child to swim. In addition, if you are afraid, then the baby will be afraid.
Swimming in the bathroom babies will only benefit. Thanks to exercises, you can adjust the baby’s sleep, reduce muscle hypertonicity, eliminate nervous tension, and harmonize the emotional state. Naturally, you must secure the container (lay a diaper on the bottom so that it does not seem too hard). In addition, a special circle can be worn on the child, which will constantly support his head above the water. However, do not deprive him of his support, as the baby should feel your warmth and care!
And thanks to swimming, you can soon begin the process of hardening the child. However, the sequence and degree of action is important here. Believe me, the kid will be very pleased with the classes, and very soon a real Olympic champion will grow out of him!