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 Surely, many parents are interested in the question: "Is it possible to teach very young kids to swim?" It turns out that it is not only possible, but also necessary. Water exercises allow the child to develop physically, harden and strengthen the immune system. Water procedures are very useful not only for young children, but also for adolescents and adults.
During swimming, the child is faced with the resistance of the water, thus, the muscles are gradually strengthened and trained.
The improved blood flow also strengthens the cardiovascular system. And, being in a horizontal position in the water helps to weaken the pressure on the spinal column. Therefore, regular swimming eliminates various postural disorders, and exercises with fins correct flat feet.
While the child is small, his breathing is quite frequent, but at the same time shallow, and swimming allows you to strengthen the breathing apparatus. This is due to the fact that the child is able to independently retain air in the lungs during the dive.
Regular aerobic exercise increases growth hormone levels. Thus, the child's skeletal system grows, and his growth, thereby, increases in length.
Water also has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. Thanks to the effect of water on the body and skin, the child becomes more calm and relaxed, and swimming also improves metabolic function, strengthens sleep, and increases appetite. The plus is that there are practically no contraindications for swimming.
Classes in the water can be carried out even from infancy. The natural reflex at this age allows the child to hold his breath while diving. Therefore, the sooner you start accustoming your baby to water, the faster he adapts to it. It turns out that babies accustomed to water in the first months of their lives begin not only to sit and walk faster, but also to talk. Thanks to hardening, babies also develop immunity against colds. And, even if the child gets sick with a cold, it will proceed much easier and without complications.
Parents can teach their baby to swim. Simply, it is necessary, for a start, to teach the baby to confidently stay in the water. This is not at all difficult to do, since all children enjoy water procedures. The very first classes should take place in the bath, then you can go to the pool with your baby. When the child learns to confidently stay in the water, you can go with him to relax on the sea or river. Shallow water games - will serve as an excellent primary school for swimming.
Seeing the sea for the first time, the child may get scared and, at first, will not want to go into the water. Don't rush him! Let the baby gradually get used to the water, observe the peers for the first time, and then, having overcome the psychological barrier, he will gladly climb into the water.
Before swimming, it is advisable for babies to wear inflatable devices: collars, vests, arm ruffles, circles. Thus, the child will be able to freely stay on the surface of the water, which will contribute to the development of buoyancy and mobility.
Exercise regularly with your child, teach him to water. Swimming will bring your baby not only joy and pleasure, but also contribute to health improvement!
Kurbatova Yu.V.
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