What should you pay attention to when your baby touch swims?

Today's parents not only start educating their children from the time they are babies, but also from the time they are infants. Many parents will let their newborn babies learn to swim. Even though they can't talk or walk yet, these babies can swim very well. The way newborns swim is touch swimming. Since newborns don't know anything, a lot of attention needs to be paid when they are swimming. Below, the editor will briefly tell you some things you need to pay attention to when your baby is touching swimming.

Newborn swimming is achieved by allowing mild, good water at a specific water temperature to stimulate the skin, which is then transmitted to the central nervous system through the sensory organs to produce good physiological effects. Letting babies exercise their muscles in water can increase their lung capacity, strengthen their immune system, promote their growth and development, soothe their bodies and minds, and eliminate "loneliness", "anxiety" and "fear".

Preparation for your baby

Check whether the baby is full. Usually, the baby should be given swimming exercises about half an hour to an hour after feeding. In addition, you should also observe whether the baby is happy, whether he has just woken up, or if he has any discomfort. Be sure to perform baby swimming exercises when the baby is in a good mood.

Utensils preparation

Before starting baby swimming, you need to prepare the following equipment:

1. A special bath towel for babies (it should be dry, not too big, and suitable for covering the baby's whole body).

2. Prepare a small square towel and a dry towel for later use.

3. For babies whose umbilical cord has not fallen off, you should also prepare 75% alcohol, sterilized cotton swabs and other items for cleaning the belly button.

4. Baby shampoo, baby shower gel, baby massage oil, baby powder.

5. Clothes, diapers, etc. that the baby will change.

6. A water thermometer, a 90% inflated baby swimming ring, and a toy that can float in water.

There are many benefits of baby touch swimming, not only can it improve the baby's immunity to the outside world. It can also arouse babies' interest in the external environment and develop their intelligence. In addition, touching is when the mother helps the baby swim, which can enhance the relationship between mother and child and make the child closer to the mother. When babies are touching and swimming, the caregivers must always pay attention to the safety of the babies. In any case, safety comes first.