What are the disadvantages and precautions of baby swimming?

After a baby is born, many parents will send their babies to professional swimming centers to bathe, swim, etc., hoping that swimming will make the children braver and improve their physical fitness. We can see swimming areas in many maternity and baby centers. The prices are different, but the swimming equipment is similar. Most people think that there are many benefits for babies to swim. In fact, it is harmful for babies to swim too early. If they must swim, they must pay attention to relevant matters. So what are the disadvantages and precautions of baby swimming?

Disadvantages of baby swimming:

1. The baby's bones are not fully developed, especially the fragile neck. But babies need it to support the weight of their entire body when swimming, and they also have to jump in the water. Even though the water is lighter! There is a great possibility of damaging the spinal nervous system. Or it may leave health risks years or even decades later.

2. It is very difficult to find a neck swimming ring that fits the baby perfectly. They are either too big or too small, which hides many safety risks.

3. When the baby is in the water, pay close attention to prevent water from entering the ears. Babies exert a lot of exercise when swimming, and water can easily get into their ears, which can easily cause otitis media. Babies should not swim for more than 10 minutes at a time.

4. Babies lack a sense of security when swimming, and will feel scared and cry.

Baby swimming precautions:

1. Babies must be supervised by someone while swimming.

2. Before using the baby swimming ring, check the safety latch to see if the model matches, whether the safety buckle is secure, and whether the swimming ring is leaking.

3. Before a newborn baby swims, a waterproof navel patch must be applied to the navel.

4. Put the baby on the swimming ring and check whether the lower jaw and chin are supported in the preset position. The baby should enter the water gradually and slowly, and pay attention to the model of the swimming ring. After swimming, the newborn should quickly wipe off the water stains, keep warm, and take off the swimming ring.

5. After swimming, remove the waterproof umbilical cord patch from the newborn, disinfect the umbilical cord twice with iodine disinfectant or 75% ethanol solution, and wrap it with a disposable umbilical cord bandage.

6. When swimming, pay attention to the time just after feeding. It is best to swim 1 hour after feeding, 1-2 times a day, 5-10 minutes each time.

This article mainly explains the disadvantages and precautions of baby swimming. The disadvantages of baby swimming definitely exist, but the benefits to the body also appear. Parents should treat swimming correctly and pay attention to the water temperature, safety measures, etc. In addition, babies are small and easily affected by external stimuli, and are more likely to lack a sense of security. Parents should judge based on the baby's situation and not blindly let the baby do swimming exercises.