Swimming With Babies And Toddlers

Swimming is a life-saving skill that all children should learn. Read on to find out how an appreciation for the water can positively impact a child’s life in all so many ways.

Physiological Effects

Studies have shown that introducing your infant or toddler to the water can help them increase their intelligence, concentration, and perceptual levels. The water can also have a soothing effect on babies.

They seem to appreciate the modifying quality of water and embrace the feel of their body while in the pool. Water’s zero-gravity effect, combined with fun games in the pool can help a shy child come out of his or her shell.

Bonding

There are few other activities where you and your toddler can be face-to-face while learning new skills. Because being in the pool with your baby requires you to be right by their side at all times, learning to swim can be a great bonding experience between the two of you.

Early swim lessons can also help build a position foundation towards a lifetime appreciation of the water, as well as other sports and physical activities.

If you, as an adult or supervisor, need a little help teaching your child to swim, you might want to pick up a copy of the Finis Baby Steps Swimming DVD. It helps parents up until their water safety awareness and teaches parents how to progressively introduce their baby to the water.