The belief that dipping into the hole in Baptism can not be sick long entrenched in the minds of true believers and citizens a "walrus".
It is believed that the "icy" ice swimming on a day not only not harmful, but even a cure for various diseases. And because many parents believe duty to atone for the painful baby on the night of Baptism But can, in principle, to dip the child in the hole? And is it necessary?
Bathe or not to swim?
Ice "splashing" children create a very controversial debate: parents- "walruses" only "for" such wellness treatments for children, demonstrating this by the example of their offspring. Opponents of such bathing believe that the child's body has not yet been prepared for the stress to the body, from this in the future may have various kinds of problems with the nervous system, gut, immune, that instead of increasing begins drop.
Bathing nonhardened child in the hole would lead to big problems. A small child is supercooled by weight much faster than an adult. Moreover, the child is not yet formed on the end of the heat exchange system, so it is unlikely to be able to cope with a very sharp temperature drop. Alas, in medical practice, cases of severe pneumonia and even meningitis in children after Epiphany "ice" bathing.
Very very lightly to bathe in the hole painful, weakened children. Such children should gradually harden and begin procedures in the warm season, starting with walking barefoot, pouring feet with cool water.
Which children can be dipped?
Doctors unanimously believe that Epiphany bathing shown only to the children, who have at least a couple of years are familiar with cold water quenching. And even these children may be in the hole for no longer than 1-2 seconds.
After dipping the baby should be quickly rubbed a towel dry, put in pre-warmed clothing (optimally - in underwear) and drink hot tea in a warm place - at least near the diluted fire.
We recommend that you read carefully abouthow to strengthen the immunity of the child how to build his immune system, which authorities are responsible for protecting against colds and flu.
