5 preparations for inviting baby swimmers

No wonder babies love activities in water. Because babies have spent 9 months in the womb, the feeling of free floating in water is not new. For bathing to be a pleasant experience, you must follow a few steps before swimming with the baby.

Introduction Before taking the baby to swim

You can use bath time as a first step to introduce water to babies. Make sure bath time is fun, because it can help your child learn about water and see something fun. Here are the steps to make bathing a fun activity for babies.

1. Give lots of splashes when playing. Give a smile, a buzz and talk to them while maintaining eye contact.
2. If you can do this, give your baby food during bathing to strengthen its proximity to water.
3. Cover their bodies with warm towels after bathing

Baby swimming tips

After the baby is accustomed to water, you can take him swimming. Try to give a positive experience on the first visit. Some steps can be done while the baby is swimming.

1. Make your baby organized

If you register for a baby swimming class, you must bring it to the pool before the class even begins. Try to spend time with him while listening to sounds, seeing colors, feeling the sparkle and the sound of ponds. This is done because the pool is a crowded environment. Therefore, children need more time to adapt.
 
2. Check the pool temperature

Make sure the pool temperature is at least 32 degrees Celsius if your baby is under 3 months old or weighs less than 12 kilograms. and 30 degrees Celsius, if they are older or heavier.
 
3. Convince them when they first enter the water
Smile and talk to your baby to make sure it is a pleasant experience. It is very important that you stay calm and positive because the baby will receive your instructions.

4. Don't always carry your baby
During a swimming session, you try to let it move freely and more independently.

5. Remember that babies get tired easily in water
Limit your baby's swimming time of about 20-30 minutes. Make sure you have a hot towel for him after you finish swimming. They will feel hungry, tired and even sleepy after swimming.

Benefits of swimming for babies

By playing in the pool, the baby's body becomes more trained. Because babies learn to kick, make sliding typing movements, while swimming. In addition, swimming also provides the following benefits for babies.

• Improve cognitive abilities in the future, for example by reading
• Reduce the risk of drowning
• Develop trust
• Improve coordination and balance of the body

But remember, the baby's immune system is not perfect, so doctors recommend not exposing the baby to chlorine liquid until the age of 6 months. Water in a pond usually contains chlorine.

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