Patient's question:
My son is five and a half months old. I want to buy him a swim ring and a swimming pool. I don't know which brand to buy? What should I pay attention to when swimming with babies?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The steps of infant swimming training can be divided into four stages:First stage: Infants can start bath-tub swimming two or three weeks after birth, helping them gradually adapt to the conditions of swimming practice.
Second stage: Infants aged two or three months can practice floating exercises in the water.
Third stage: Infants aged three to six months can begin to learn a basic swimming posture.
Fourth stage: Infants aged six months to one year can start comprehensive swimming training, building on the skills of holding their breath in water learned in the previous stages.
Additionally, it is important to note that infant swimming must be accompanied by a mother or family member. The water temperature is ideally between 29-32 degrees Celsius. At the same time, infants should receive adequate nutrition, including sufficient protein, fat, and sugar, as well as foods rich in vitamins.
Parents should control the duration and intensity of swimming for their babies, as longer swimming sessions do not necessarily mean better results. After all, babies have limited energy. Swimming for too long or engaging in excessive movement in the water can cause fatigue and, in severe cases, lead to fainting. Generally, swimming sessions of 15-20 minutes are appropriate. The frequency of swimming is recommended to be once a week.