Why Learning to Swim Can Be So Good for Babies
As a parent, you want nothing more than for your little one to be happy and healthy. There are a lot of things you can do to accomplish that. One of the things worth doing is taking your baby to swimming lessons. There are a whole bunch of benefits that can come as a result of your baby learning to swim.
Tummy Time
Tummy time is especially important for young babies. It’s an opportunity to build neck and back strength. The general recommendation is for babies to have an hour of tummy time every day by the time they’re three months old, though it doesn’t have to be all at once. As a part of SwimJim’s Swim N Splash program for babies ages 5 weeks to 8 months, your baby will spend time on both their back and tummy, helping them work their muscles as they spend time in the water.
Parent-Baby Bonding Time
It’s always nice to have some dedicated parent-baby time where you can focus solely on your little one. Sure, you probably do that at home too, but this provides you with a chance to put your child in a new environment and give them your undivided attention. That is an important part of making sure that the swimming experience is safe for your child, as well as being lots of fun.
Getting Comfortable in the Water
Getting comfortable in the water can be invaluable. It forms the foundation for learning opportunities later in life. Swimming can help build mental strength, muscular strength and endurance, and offers the chance to develop emotional resilience as your baby grows into a child and then into a teenager. They’ll become comfortable learning new skills and trying difficult things as they continue to develop their swimming skills. Of course, that’s a lot easier to do if your little one becomes comfortable in the water at a young age.
There are a ton of different things out there that you can do to help your baby as they grow and develop. Learning to swim is one of them. It offers a perfect opportunity for more tummy time, bonding time, and helping your baby learn to be comfortable in the water. You and your little one are sure to love all the benefits that learning to swim has to offer.
SwimJim’s SwimBaby program is perfect for infants and toddlers who are just learning to swim. Click here to learn more about our programs for little ones today!
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