A few days ago Lola brought us a video of a baby swimming class, and encouraged to live the experience of matronation. With what I like water, I have always thought that my baby and I would give ourselves the opportunity to enjoy a bath very soon.
Yesterday we started a swimming course for babies, in which they already begin to notice the benefits of water, and especially contact with parents. On an emotional level, matronation is a very beautiful experience.
At the level of Motor development, still interesting. Thanks to the water muscles are exercised, motor coordination, and the circulatory and respiratory systems benefit. Looking ahead to the impending crawling, no doubt these kicks in the water will be very helpful.
In babies with some more experience, it could be observed that the practice in the water had contributed to the development of their self-confidence, they develop with greater independence and move safer. Anyway, there was no shortage of crying at some time, of those that were spread to all the tiny staff.
In addition, babies get used to playing with the father, mother, family member or one who accompanies them in the water, with the monitor and to "interact" with other babies, so socially it also brings benefits.
Obviously, in a swimming class for babies, it is not about learning to swim like adults, but what is important above are the enriching issues above.
Even so, in the pool we get to lose the fear of water, say "open" in which you can unwrap with some freedom (We are no longer in mom's cozy belly or in the bathtub, so collected). And it is the first step for them to dive, float for themselves and later on they can swim.
The first time my baby "threw herself into the water" I enjoyed her beautifully from the edge of the pool and immortalizing the moment with a few pictures. Next time, it's my turn to live this moment from within.
