What are the benefits of swimming for children?

Many parents will take their children swimming after they are born. Swimming has certain benefits for infants and young children. This statement has been put forward by some British scientists before. Many parents will take their children to try swimming because of these views, but this behavior is still dangerous. So what are the benefits of swimming for infants and young children? Let's learn about it today!

Stimulate the development of the newborn baby's nervous system, promote the comprehensive information transmission of the baby's vision, hearing, touch and balance, and enable it to adapt to changes in the "internal" and "external" environment as quickly as possible. Promote the secretion of gastrointestinal hormones in babies, enhance their appetite and digestive function, and promote their growth and development.

Enhance the baby's circulatory and respiratory functions, regulate blood circulation speed, and enhance myocardial contractility; through the pressure of water on the thorax, it promotes the good development of the newborn's chest and increases lung capacity. The baby's autonomous whole-body movement in the water can enhance the flexibility and toughness of his bones and muscles; the gentle caress of the water can also make the baby feel physically and mentally comfortable, which is conducive to improving his sleep quality.

Before breastfeeding, the stomach and intestines are empty and the physical strength is insufficient. Swimming consumes a lot of physical energy for babies, which can easily cause exhaustion. Therefore, do not train your baby to swim when he is very hungry. Swimming immediately after breastfeeding will cause insufficient blood supply to the stomach and internal organs, and may even cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. It is best to wait half an hour after the baby is full.

Whether the baby is swimming at home or in a swimming pool, the water temperature should be kept constant as much as possible. In a swimming pool, choose a constant temperature pool, while at home, pay attention to continuously injecting hot water into the gradually cooling water to achieve a constant temperature effect, or turn on the indoor heating.

When children are swimming, especially infants and young children, parents must pay attention. They must accompany infants and young children to swim and pay attention to their safety. Infants and young children should wear some protective gear. If the child's umbilical cord is not cut properly, the umbilical cord must be waterproofed, otherwise it is very likely to become inflamed. Therefore, when infants and young children are swimming, a lot of attention must be paid.