Why do overseas moms make infant swimming a must-have? 🤔💦
Hello, moms who are working hard on parenting in Indonesia! 😊 Today's topic is the hot trend of 1. Preventing drowning accidents! 🚑 Getting rid of fear of waterIndonesia has many residential complexes with swimming pools, and beaches and water parks are easily accessible. But it's really important for babies to get used to water from a young age in case of any unforeseen accidents! In foreign countries, programs like 2. Sensory development and exercise effects 💪Babies are still weak, but in the water, buoyancy allows them to move more freely. This helps develop balance and overall muscle strength. In addition, playing in the water increases lung capacity and boosts immunity!
3. Building attachment with parents 💕Infant swimming usually involves parents going into the water with their babies and teaching them. Babies naturally get more skin-to-skin contact while having fun in the water, which helps them trust their parents even more. It can be a precious time for parents to connect with their children amidst their busy schedules.
4. Social development! The joy of playing with friends 🎉Swimming lessons often involve groups of babies of the same age. Even babies who are shy can naturally interact and learn how to get along with others in the water. Moreover, getting used to group activities can increase their adaptability to new environments.
5. Brain development & sensory integration 🧠Moving in the water stimulates touch, balance, and vision simultaneously. This promotes active brain development and improves the ability to regulate senses. "Playing in the water wakes up the brain!" is not just a saying~ 😉
6. Sleep better, eat better! 😴🍽Babies tend to get tired after swimming and sleep soundly, and they also eat more during breastfeeding or bottle-feeding! Increased activity naturally stabilizes their daily rhythm. Seeing babies fall into a deep sleep after swimming will bring tears of joy to mothers!
7. Swimming is essential overseas! 🌍In countries like the United States, Europe, and Australia, it's common for children to learn basic swimming skills before elementary school. Since they spend a lot of time in the ocean or swimming pools, swimming is considered both a survival skill and an essential exercise. It would be good for our children to learn it beforehand so they can adapt to the international environment.
So, how do I start infant swimming in Indonesia? Babies are still developing their ability to regulate body temperature, so it's best to start in a warm pool.
Make sure there are coaches who specialize in teaching infant swimming.
Since parents need to go into the water with their babies, be prepared to get wet!
If it's the first time swimming, keep it short and fun! Don't force them if they are scared, and give them time to adjust gradually.
Swimming pools are easily accessible in Indonesia as many apartment complexes and residential areas have them. Why not let our children get used to water from a young age?
