What are the dangers of swimming for newborns?

Today's parents like to let their newborns swim, because they believe that swimming not only allows the baby to exercise, which is good for the bones and brain, but also it is fun for the baby to swim and it is interesting to record this moment. But in fact, swimming can also be harmful, and there are many things to pay attention to when swimming. Here we will introduce some precautions for swimming.

1. Not all children are suitable for swimming. Those with congenital diseases, those who were born prematurely and have not caught up with their weight, and those with low weight are not suitable for swimming.

2. It is necessary to ensure that there is one person per pool. If the umbilical cord has not fallen off, a waterproof patch should be applied before entering the water to prevent infection.

3. Don’t use a collar. (1) It is easy to cause discomfort in the cervical spine and may lead to suffocation. (2) There is an acupuncture point at the midpoint of the outer side of the human neck, which is a major fatal point, the carotid sinus. If this place is oppressed, it will cause great adverse reactions. Using an inflatable collar to hold a child's neck will put pressure on this acupuncture point, which is very dangerous! You can try using a chest collar.

4. The best time to swim is 40 minutes before feeding, and each swimming session is generally 10 to 20 minutes. When the baby is swimming, parents should communicate with the baby sincerely and encourage and praise the baby from time to time. It should also be noted that parents should not just hold the collar to move the baby in the water, but should hold the baby's arms to move the baby slowly. Please feed your baby 10 to 15 minutes after each swimming session to relieve your baby's fatigue.

But apart from these hazards and taboos, swimming also has benefits.

1. Exercise can also promote baby's appetite. With more exercise, the baby will love to eat.

2. Playing in water also promotes the development of bones, muscles and joints. Splashing in the water promotes the whole body's motor system.

The above article introduces many taboos and dangers of newborn swimming, but these cannot cover up the benefits of newborn swimming. Therefore, as long as the parents pay attention to these situations when the newborn is swimming, they can continue to swim. It can also increase the baby's exercise, which is very good for the body. Regular exercise also promotes physical development.