At what age is it better for a baby to start learning to swim

The age at which infants begin to learn to swim is usually two or three weeks after the baby is born can do simple swimming, and generally after the baby is born, the hospital and the maternal and child health hospital will recommend the baby to swim simply; Babies aged 1-3 years old can increase the intensity of training and learn a variety of swimming skills.

1. When the baby is 0-1 years old: you can carry out basic actions such as facial water, breath-holding training, floating, and passive diving.

2. When the baby is 1-2 years old: you can practice comprehensive fun training such as water walking, breathing skills, autonomous diving, floating swimming, and water self-rescue. Master the skills of underwater breathing and establish water safety awareness.

3. Baby age: learn to play water, diving, and free swimming. Based on sports, the combination of skills and intelligence is used to promote the development of thinking ability, improve thinking, innovation, and problem-solving ability.

4. Baby 5-6 years old: learn professional swimming style to help children build courage and self-confidence.

Special reminder: Babies must be accompanied by their mothers or parents for swimming, and the water temperature is 29-32 degrees Celsius. The water temperature should be kept at about 35 in summer, about 37 in winter, and 36 in spring and autumn.

Babies swim with greater physical exertion, so it is recommended to let the baby have a full meal 30-90 minutes before exercise. In addition, pay attention to mobilize the baby's positive emotions, if the child has just woken up or is unwell, be sure to carry out it when the baby is happy, to ensure that the baby's physical strength is sufficient, in advance or after swimming in time to supplement protein, sugar, etc.

Swimming time. The baby's swimming time is 10-12 am or 15-18 pm, if the baby swims at a fixed time, the exercise effect is better. You can **some tunes in advance**, and provide a more reassuring environment for the baby when the baby is swimming, which can relieve the tension of the baby just entering the water.

If you choose to exercise at home, you can use the living room and balcony as a venue, which is more interactive, helps promote parent-child communication, and is convenient for both taking photos and videos.

4-5 years old.

Generally speaking, 4-5 years old is the best age to learn to swim. Children at this age have greatly improved their understanding of language and their ability to imitate movements, so they can well understand the coach's intentions.

There is a big difference between children learning to swim and adults, because of their young age, most children have less fear of water, and their bodies are more flexible and soft, so they tend to learn to swim more easily and easily than adults.

1. At what age is it best for children to learn to swim?

It is best for children to learn to swim at the age of six. Children at this age already have basic expression skills, and if there are doubts in the process of learning to swim, they can communicate with the coach in time, and they can also shout for help when there is an accident. Younger children learning to swim have a difficult time mastering the correct way to call for help, and the level of danger is higher.

2. Why is it good for children to learn to swim at the age of six?

1.Promote the development of filial piety in the body.

Six years old is the age of the fastest physical development, swimming is an aerobic exercise, the intensity is not very high, learning to swim at this age can effectively promote bone development, so that the height increases significantly. Learning to swim also builds muscles, and exercising in the water also helps to avoid wear and tear on joints.

2.Low risk.

Children at this age are not easy to panic when they encounter danger, and they can also master the correct self-rescue methods, so the danger of learning to swim is low. Younger children learn to swim and do not know how to deal with dangers, and once they choke on water, they will lose consciousness, which is more dangerous.

3.Boosts immunity.

Learning to swim can improve blood circulation and also promote bone development, so it can play a role in boosting immunity. Learning to swim for six-year-olds helps to strengthen their physique, has many benefits for their physical health, and can also make their body more shapely and boost their self-confidence.

Generally, 4-8 years old is the best age for children to learn swimming, because children at this age have made great progress in terms of physical development, learning ability, and interest in learning.

Swimming requires good flexibility, that is, the range of motion of each joint and the elasticity of muscle fibers, which is of great help to speed and turn, generally speaking, the younger the age, the better the flexibility.

Regular swimming can exercise the child's muscle tissue, accelerate the blood circulation of the muscle tissue, and thus promote the development and growth of muscles. In addition, the body is in water, and the joints of the limbs and spine are not directly impacted by the reaction force from the ground during movement, and are not easily injured. At the same time, it is also conducive to the flexibility and flexibility of the skeletal system, allowing the joints to be stretched and the growth of bones more motivated.

The appropriate age for children to learn to swim starts from 3 years old.

Normally, babies under the age of 4 are still young, the organs of the body are not yet mature, and the ability to accept instructions is also poor, so it is not advisable to learn to swim too early.

After the age of 4, the ability and interest in learning have improved greatly, and the physical development can already accept swimming training, which is the best age to learn swimming.

The relevant departments conducted swimming training for some healthy children aged 4-8 years, and the results proved that 4 to 8 years old is the best age to learn swimming. The water temperature of 30 degrees Celsius is best for beginners.

The child has an instinct to hold his breath in the mother's womb, and as he grows older, the instinct to hold his breath fades and he forgets. Children aged 4 to 8 years old have made great progress in terms of physical condition, learning ability, and interest in learning, and the instinct to hold their breath has not been fully forgotten.

Benefits for kids to learn to swim:

1.Improves cardiac function. Swimming improves heart function by increasing blood circulation and increasing heart muscle contractility.

2.Promotes lung development. Water pressure during swimming exerts a certain pressure on the thoracic cage, which is conducive to the development of the chest, can significantly increase lung capacity, and improve lung function.

3.Promotes the development of the central nervous system in children. Swimming promotes the development of your baby's sensory sense and central balance system.

4.Improves immunity. Swimming increases a child's adaptability to the environment, which in turn increases sensitivity and adaptability to the environment.

5.Promotes growth and development. Swimming increases the movement of bones and muscles, which in turn promotes their growth and development.

6.Promotes sleep. Swimming can make the baby physically and mentally comfortable, and significantly improve the sleep quality of the child.