2024-08-27 06:00:03
The “baby swimming” workshops are aquatic sessions, intended for toddlers. They have many advantages for the development of babies. It is possible to take your child to the swimming pool after the completion of the first 2 mandatory vaccinations, that is to say from 4. So, what are the benefits of swimming pool workshops for “baby swimming” and why are they increasingly recommended by early childhood professionals.
Physical and psychomotor development of babies
Baby swimming workshops greatly promote the development of the child’s coordination and motor skills. Water allows the baby to move with ease without feeling the constraints of gravity present on dry land. This freedom of movement is essential for strengthening muscles and improving motor coordination in a fun way. From the age of six months, babies can participate in these workshops, which allows them to develop their muscles in a fun way.
The games and exercises offered during the sessions encourage babies to maintain their balance in the water, requiring them to use their muscles and adjust their position to remain stable. Immersion in water also stimulates the cardiovascular system, increasing the heart rate. Water exercises also promote the development of respiratory muscles to improve lung capacity. Babies who swim often have greater endurance and physical strength.
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Baby swimming for emotional and mental development
Baby pool workshops are a great way to stimulate their senses and participate in their development. The touch of water on the skin, the feeling of lightness and the aquatic sounds create a stimulating environment. Baby swimmers will tend to develop better cognitive abilities and greater curiosity through the awakening of the senses. Diversity and sensory stimulation are essential for brain development.
Water has a calming effect on babies who have developed a real affinity with the fluid after 9 months in their mother’s womb. The pool is a safe environment for the child that can reduce stress and anxiety. Baby swimming workshop sessions promote better sleep by reducing anxiety and practicing physical activity.
In addition, baby and parents strengthen their emotional bond, these moments of sharing in the water support a feeling of security and trust in the baby towards his parents. Skin-to-skin contact during aquatic activities is also an excellent way to strengthen emotional bonds.
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Baby swimming workshops strengthen social ties
Baby swimming workshops strengthen the social bond, because the session is organized with several children, allowing them to play and explore together in the water. The child acquires the codes of “living together”, namely sharing, communication and empathy. It is also an excellent opportunity for early socialization by sharing space with other children, toys and cohesion. For parents, these sessions are also an opportunity to meet other families, share experiences and support each other.
Limiting domestic accidents
25% of drownings involve children under 6 years old. The major benefit of baby swimming classes is the early introduction to safety. Learning to be comfortable in the water from an early age can reduce fear of water and lay the foundation for an essential skill: swimming. While these classes do not replace formal swimming lessons, they do teach safe behaviors around water and familiarize babies with the sensations. Parents also learn water safety techniques and how to react in an emergency. Baby swimmers develop a positive relationship with water. These classes are highly recommended as part of preventing domestic drowning accidents.
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Swimming pool workshops for “baby swimmers” offer a multitude of benefits for the overall development of toddlers. From muscle strengthening to sensory stimulation, including prevention of the risk of drowning.
Camille V.
Sources :
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– Drownings www.economie.gouv.fr. Accessed July 25, 2024.
– Swimming babies, like fish in water. www.caf.fr. Accessed July 25, 2024.
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