Swimming is a great opportunity to build a child love for sports and make it physical development harmonious. It is not surprising that, from many active sports, most parents choose it precisely in swimming for their precious chad. And here it is the question of how to teach a child to swim.
How to teach a baby to swim - do not torfer events
Up to 4 years to teach the child to swim the occupation is meaningless and unnecessary. Any sport requires a serious relationship and discipline. And in such a "gentle" age, the child is unlikely to follow clear instructions and only upset the fact that he does not work out. Although it is during this period that the baby's love for water is useful. You can teach him to make exhalations into the water and not be afraid to dive with your head. It is also useful to teach it to "hold" on the water. Keep the baby for the handle and show the simple movements of the legs
How to teach swimming baby - swimming board
The only right choice of "helper" for swimming will be a swimming board. Handicrafts and circles, as a rule, can not give the child the opportunity to feel the water and only slow down their studies. And the board teaches initially the right position in the water.
How to teach the baby to swim - the first movements
There are several exercises that should be done with your baby.
- Asterisk. Hands stretch to the sides, folded together and lie on the water.
- Float. Legs tighten to the knees, grab their hands and hang on the surface of the water.
- Arrow. Throw off from the side of the pool, pulling hands forward.
How to teach a child to swim - learn to breathe correctly
Proper breathing is a short breath through the mouth, long exhalation through the nose. In this case, the exhalation should be carried out into the water. To teach a child to such a technique, you can first use a water basin. Inhale through your mouth, omit your head into the water and exhale. The main thing is to have to teach a child, it is not to delay the breath under water.
How to teach the baby to swim - the procedure
The first stage on the path of free swimming will be to teach a child to slide in the water. Only then the movements and legs are added, and the last step will be the right breathing. Slide will teach it smoothly to stay on the surface of the water, not failing and not making fragmental movements.
We start with sushi
The child is quite difficult to coordinate the movements of the hands and legs, so it is best to start with sushi. We make circular movements with your hands, then add movement of your legs. Gradually, the mechanics of such televitations and their rhythm will become familiar to the little swimmer.
Select the pool
Starting swimming with a child is best in a special children's pool. The water level should not be higher than the bottom of the baby's chest. The recommended pool length should be at least 5 meters. This will allow the child to quietly perform a slip exercise.
Eye yes eye
It is not necessary to mention how important is to follow the child when he is in water. Even if you have secured it with viorants, it always remains the likelihood that he will remove them. To avoid tragic consequences, try not to miss the baby from sight and be near him.
Swimming classes helps to harmoniously develop a child in physical terms, teach to a certain discipline and can become useful and fascinating pastime. And that your baby felt in the water as a fish, you only need a little of your time and desire.
And here is a small video with instructions on how to dive correctly.
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