Very many mothers dream with their kids to attend classes in the pool. And this is a laudable aspiration. After classes in the pool bring a very great benefit for children. First of all, the children's organism is tempered. Also, swimming relaxes muscles and relieves the load from the spine, thanks to the swimming the baby's lung volume increases, the body gets more oxygen, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of all organs, and coordination of movements improves. The child who visits the pool, improves sleep and appetite, and it will please any mom. Children who visit the pool from an early age are significantly ahead of their peers in development.
When to start?
Beginning to visit the pool with the baby can be approximately from 2 months of age. Of course, all classes are conducted with moms under the guidance of a coach. It should be understood that at this age the baby will not be taught to swim exactly as adults do. The child will simply stay on the water, moving the handles and legs, learn to dive, holding his breath (by the way, the last skill he still remembers).
How to prepare a child for the pool?
Before the first visit to the pool, it is necessary to adapt the child to the water temperature, which is maintained there. Most often it is 32-34 ° C (air temperature 26 ° C). It is necessary to teach the child gradually. Pediatricians and trainers advise every day to bathe it in water a degree lower, gradually bringing the temperature to the one that will be in the class. During these procedures, carefully observe the baby. If you notice that your swimmer is not suitable for such a rapid temperature change, then lower it more slowly.
Attributes for the pool
As a rule, for an infant you do not need any special attributes in the form of a cap for swimming, armlets, a waistcoat and a circle, so it's better not to take them with you to the pool. If the child only learns to swim, then these items will only confuse him. With them, he does not learn to keep himself on the water. The kid will need special melting pampers or melting with a lining, and mom's everything that usually takes in the pool: a hat, a swimsuit, slippers and a towel.
Do not forget about the certificate for the child to visit the pool. To obtain it, you need to contact the pediatrician. He will appoint all the necessary tests and carry out an examination. Based on the results of these procedures, a certificate will be issued to the pool, of course, provided there are no contraindications. You need a certificate and mom. Usually this requires an examination of the gynecologist, therapist, dermatologist and the result of fluorography.
How to teach a child to the pool?
It happens that the child fears the pool to the horror and cries heavily, clinging to his mother. To cope with this condition and prevent it, you need to accustom the child to the pool gradually. To begin with, go with him into the water, keeping him facing you. Let him get used to it and understand that there is nothing terrible. It's good, if he starts to move the handles or legs, "trying" the water. If the first call was successful, you can try putting the child on the water. Only so that he always felt your hands! So he will not be afraid of water and space and will soon get used to water procedures.
Also, it is not uncommon for a child to begin to get sick after a pool. Otitis occurs most often.
If the child swallows in the pool of water, then at home, for prevention, give enterosgel (a more pleasant substitute for activated carbon). But do not panic if the baby feels well, then nothing terrible has happened.
If you doubt the need to visit the pool by your child, then we give the last argument. Bathing is the easiest way to grow a seasoned, strong, active and cheerful child.