Dear all netters,
Mungkin berguna buat yang pengen ngajak baby~nya berenang.....
Brgds,
A. Christine
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Swimming & Babies
Section A few Frequently Asked Questions around swimming and
babies.
Why
should I go swimming with my baby? What’s
a good age to start swimming with my baby? What
do I need to be aware of when I start swimming with my
baby? I
would like to go to a Baby Swim School with my baby. What do I need
to watch out for?
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Why should I go swimming with my
baby? There have been claims that swimming helps motor
development and intelligence of babies. However there is no
firm scientific evidence to support this! Yet swimming with
your baby provides another new and exciting experience, which
in turn can help in the development of playing
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What’s a good age to start swimming
with my baby? We’d suggest that you wait until your
baby’s head and neck muscles have developed sufficiently to
allow him to hold up his own head - typically this occurs
around 3 months of age. There are plenty of other activities
for you to enjoy with your baby during this time – our
Activity Centre can give you some ideas.
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What do I need to be aware of when I
start swimming with my baby?
- Take your baby swimming when he is relaxed - if he is
hungry or tired then he will be less likely to enjoy the
experience.
- Children are more vulnerable to temperature than adults
and will get cold in the water long before you will. The
temperature of the water should be between 32°C-34°C. Blue
lips and shivering are late signs that your baby is too
cold.
- The first time you take your baby swimming spend
sufficient time in the water so that your baby can
experience it but does not tire of it. Try starting off with
15 minutes and build the time up gradually (to a maximum of
45 minutes).
- Swimming/buoyancy aids (such as arm bands and inflatable
rubber rings) should be avoided during the first year. Allow
your baby to get to know himself and his own movements
whilst being supported by you in the water. This gives him
the chance to explore.
- Babies and children often like to play with toys whilst
in the water. We’d recommend that you give your baby time to
get used to his swimming trips before introducing any other
distractions such as toys.
- Babies and children should always be supervised by
competent adults when they play in or around water.
Swimming/buoyancy aids do not replace the need for
supervision - most aids are not lifesaving equipment and
will not prevent drowning.
- When you come out of the water with your baby remember
to rinse off the chlorine/sea salt from his delicate skin
before wrapping him warmly in a soft towel.
- When you start swimming with your baby check his skin
for any reactions to the chlorine. Most skin infections are
usually easily manageable - have a chat with your Health
Visitor if you notice anything unusual.
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I would like to go to a Baby Swim
School with my baby. What do I need to watch out
for? Many swimming pools offer Baby/Child Swim Schools.
Make sure you check that the instructors have the appropriate
teaching qualifications. If your child is nervous about the
water or being left alone it may be worth staying with him
during his first few lessons.
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Swimming is tons of fun for you and your baby. In
fact Pampers has made swimming even better! Sunnies Swim Pants were
especially designed to avoid messy accidents. And just like a
bathing suit, they pull on easily and won’t swell in water. So pull
on some Sunnies Swim Pants and get ready to
swim! |
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