Babies are born with a stepping reflex. We can use this reflex to promote muscle development, movement and co-ordination. The stepping reflex will diminish around the age of 5 months. Babies under 6 months float really well. Not only do they have a high fat content in their body to help them float but they have been surrounded by amniotic fluid for 9 months in the womb.
This makes the feeling of water in their ears quiet natural and they will be happy to relax on their backs for the float.
Under the age of 6 months or before the righting reflex kicks in you will only need to support your baby lightly with your finger tips if at all when performing a back float. The submerging reflex will disappear around the age of 3 years. Your baby has a reflex that we can use for submerging by adding a cue.
When your baby closes their eyes their throat will close as well. A baby that has been conditioned to close their eyes on cue can submerge and not take in any water.
This reflex will diminish around the age of 3 years. It is extremely important that parents are fully aware of the dangers of submerging babies that have not been conditioned to submerge correctly. Not only will you end up having a child that will have a fear of swimming or the water but your are also running the risk of secondary drowning www. Without waiting until your baby is conditioned to submerge by placing them underwater their air way will be open and the water that enters the mouth will go straight into the stomach and lungs.
Most babies under the age of one will not complain if they are being submerged incorrectly which make this age group extremely dangerous. At Aquatots we fully condition our babies to submerge and below are our tips and tricks so you can also have a happy and safe time in the water with your baby.
Up until the age of three years old your baby has a reflex that we use for submerging. The reflex we use to condition the babies is a falling reflex, when your baby shuts their eyes their epiglottis throat will close over as well. With enough practice you will find your baby will hear the words 1,2,3 under and will shut their eyes on cue and that is when they are ready to submerge.
To condition your baby to engage this reflex on cue use a wet hand, wash cloth or a small amount of water in a bucket or cup. Use the cue 1,2,3 under and gently wipe or pour the water over your babies face. Eventually your baby will hear the words and will shut their eyes on cue.
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Is it true that eating rice cereal can help a young baby sleep through the night? You might be thinking, how is my little one able to go underwater and not inhale any water?
What actually happens? This kicks into action when your baby feels water on their face, nose or throat. When your baby goes underwater, the soft tissue at the back of their throat called the larynx closes to block the entrance to the airway.
Go" to build up the association with this phrase and going underwater, so that your little one is always in control. Sometimes, the involuntary spasm carries on a little longer. The most common reasons for drowning are not being able to swim and panicking in the water.
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