What should young children pay attention to when swimming?

Children are the most innocent and lovely. They have no guard against this world. As they grow up, they will see that the world is cruel. That’s why they always feel there is no danger and play freely. Swimming is something every child loves, from the time he can’t walk to the time he happily splashes in the water in the bath. However, swimming is also a dangerous activity. If you take your children swimming, life safety is the most important thing. Adults must remember not to let their guard down, because children cannot distinguish between danger and not.

Note: The most taboo thing for parents when it comes to children learning to swim is the mentality of being eager for quick success. Since learning to swim is a survival skill, every child should learn it. As for the extent of learning, parents should decide based on the individual circumstances of their children. Parents should not be too impatient and should not blame their children for not having learned how to swim yet.

Steps/Methods

1Safety first.

There must be protection from a swimming coach or a parent or teacher who can swim. There must be a step-by-step learning plan that suits the child's characteristics so that the child can develop an interest in swimming. This can achieve the purpose of exercise.

2Try to start learning swimming in the summer.

At this time, the water temperature and the surrounding temperature are close to body temperature, and children can easily adapt. And before taking formal swimming lessons, parents may wish to take their children to a 50-80 cm deep swimming pool to familiarize themselves with the water.

3. Before the child enters the pool, parents should not force food into his mouth.

Because when people are in water, water will produce pressure on the human body. Often, food is pushed up by the water pressure and overflows into the trachea before it enters the child's stomach, causing suffocation. Therefore, it is recommended to give children something to eat half an hour before swimming so that they are not hungry or full.

4 When choosing a swimming cap, choose one whose rope is not fixed at the neck.

5. Teach your children to look at the various markings in the swimming pool to avoid accidentally entering the deep water area.

6 Before entering the pool, lead your children to do warm-up exercises and make it a habit.

If you find that your child feels unwell, take him/her ashore immediately to avoid accidents.

Therefore, when parents take their children swimming, there are many things to pay attention to. Not only should they teach their children to swim, but they should also always pay attention to their safety. Even if children don’t know how to swim, you should teach them patiently instead of scolding them harshly and ruining their good time.