Opinions of parents over whether to give the child to the pool in the first months of life or not, are separated. What age is considered optimal for swimming?
program expert for Givet pediatrician Inna Borysiuk He explained: "Swim in the pool the kids really like. But the age of 3-4 months - is critical to start diving. Just at this time to hold their breath reflex usually disappears. "
The specialist noted that the need to start early - as soon as the wound is healed umbilical, we can already do.
"And about the fact that in the ears and nose will fall Vodicka - do not worry. In children at that age structure of the nasopharynx and its height is such that they do not experience the discomfort, as if you hit the water nose. For a child it is a natural and pleasant feeling. After wiping - all Vodicka will "- said the pediatrician.
However, to protect the eyes of the baby is still needed.
"I advise you to protect eyes with special goggles for swimming. The means by which purified water may be slightly irritating to the eyes, but it is worth considering that children's pools using softer techniques, children respond well to such waters. In any event, an interest in a pool as the water treatment is carried out, "- advised Inna Borysiuk.
