Develop the emotional bond between the mother and her baby
Swimming
In the company of a mom or dad, the baby learns to float in the water through a series of games of affection in the water, in which physical contact, caresses and The exchange of looks and smiles stimulate you in all aspects. Matronation is a unique experience, an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of love, knowledge and trust between parents and the child. The matronation puts into play the physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation so necessary in early childhood for its great importance in the future of the baby.
Benefits of matronation for mom and baby
Matronation
The experiences of children in their first months of life, as recommended by psychologists, should not be limited to the crib and stroller, but be enriched with all kinds of activities: play with him in one of those special blankets full of colors and perfect toys for his development, to walk him, to cradle him, to rock him, to tell him stories, to speak to him, to kiss him… and to play with him in the water! Everything serves as a stimulus: what is sought is to strengthen that emotional bond between mother and child that is created at birth and that serves as the basis for future relationships, for self-confidence and for healthy emotional development.
The matronation pursues the stimulation of the child in the water while learning to float and move in the aquatic environment with his parents through a series of games; It is an experience that will awaken many of your abilities and stimulate your emotional, intellectual, social and psychomotor development. The most remarkable thing, however, of matronation is that it reinforces the bond of love, knowledge and trust between parents and their baby.
The child and mom or dad spend 15 to 45 minutes in the pool. While playing and splashing, the baby learns to function in a new environment for him along with other children with their parents. The matronation is not going to teach him to swim - until four years the children cannot acquire sufficient autonomy or the necessary movements for swimming -, but it reinforces the affective relationship, since the motor coordination that he achieves will be thanks to the presence of his parents, whose physical contact gives you security and confidence. All together have fun with boards, hoops, balls and floats, and the little one is achieving balance, learning to float and strengthening his muscle tone, his circulatory system and his bone system.
When and where to practice matronation with the baby
Regarding when it is convenient to start practicing matronation there is a diversity of opinions. There are centers where children are taught after four months, age at which their immune system has matured, and others, after eight months. However, it is best to consult with the pediatrician before starting any registration session. The Spanish Association of Pediatrics emphasizes choosing facilities specially prepared for matronation, which requires compliance with strict standards of hygiene and sanitation both in the pool itself and in the changing rooms and access to water, which must be heated.
The ideal disposable diaper for the baby in the pool
Among the necessary equipment for the matronation sessions, the disposable bathing suits for babies, mandatory in all swimming pools for reasons of health and hygiene, play a key role. The choice must be very careful: the disposable swimsuit must be protected as a diaper without bulging as such, for which it must be made of a material that does not swell in the water like common disposable diapers, which are not suitable for swimming because they get soaked and become heavy and, worse, they can open in the pool.
The most recommended disposable swimsuits are those whose size corresponds to that of the child's usual diaper and are designed on purpose to be used in the water: they have elastic sides for a comfortable and enveloping fit, so that they do not move or tighten and, above all, they perfectly fulfill their key function: avoid leaks. The most evolved have side velcro that allows use several times. Also, the more they look like a real swimsuit, the better; if they have striking drawings and colors (like those of their favorite characters) the child will love it and that will start their session with the best of smiles.
Inside the pool bag, apart from the disposable swimsuits, the submersible toys that the baby uses in the house bathroom should be included, so that he enters the pool with confidence and relates it to a good time of play; a towel to dry it well and a moisturizing lotion to maintain the softness of your skin; disposable diapers to change at the end of class; water and some food to regain strength after physical exercise.
The new sensations of matronation
After each matronation session, parents feel happy: the contact with their baby, their expressions, their laughter and their day-to-day progress are amazing. But, in addition, this exercise session relaxes the child, which improves his mood and is happier, sleeps better and whets his appetite.
Matronatation is for babies as complete as swimming for adults: it favors their psychomotor development, since in the water they can move more freely, which improves their muscular performance, and begins to have notions of space and distances. The respiratory work you do in the water strengthens your lungs and your heart. In addition, by sharing the pool with other children, he begins to socialize and gradually gain confidence in dealing with others.
It is much more than floating: it is feeling loved and protected near mom or dad, while experiencing a thousand and one new sensations in the water. That is matronation.
Divya Daswani, Brand Manager Huggies
Divya Daswani
Brand Manager
Pull-Ups and Little Swimmers. Huggies
Collaborator of GuiaInfantil.com
