Finally, the long-awaited vacation has come, and your whole family is going to the sea. It's time to think about how sea bathing will affect your baby.
When to start?
It is not recommended to bring a child to the sea before the age of two. It is better to start water procedures with a light washing of the baby's body in the children's pool with sea water. Many toddlers may be intimidated by a large amount of water, so getting to know the seaside should be gradual.
Pay particular attention to the temperature of the water. It is advised to bathe the baby in 20 degrees water and only 3-4 minutes. If the water warms up to 25 degrees, the bathing time can be increased to 8-10 minutes. Also, mothers need to watch out for the wind, in which the baby may become cold after he gets out of the water.
Safety
As soon as you and your baby come to the beach, do not rush to immediately go into the water, let the baby sit on the sand or bedding, certainly in the shade or under an umbrella, for five minutes. As for the scorching sun, it is strictly forbidden for a small person to stay under it for more than 10 minutes. Always have an umbrella or canopy with you. An excellent solution would be the opportunity to take a small children's tent. And do not forget to put on a cap or panama hat for your child. Be sure to get sunburn cream or spray for baby skin.
Be in the water with your child at all times. Take care of an inflatable ring, raft or armband. Toddlers love to play with sand and small seashells near the water. In this case, try to place the mat or lounger in close proximity and, if possible, do not remove the armbands from the child.
About the benefits of sea bathing
Sea air and water are a treasure trove of useful elements. Doctors can talk about one benefit of iodine for hours. For children, marine procedures are useful for strengthening the respiratory system, as well as for cardiovascular activity. Bathing has a beneficial effect on the musculoskeletal system and is an excellent means of preventing vertebral ailments. In addition, a seaside vacation perfectly calms the nervous system.
Acclimatization period
It is good if you live in a resort area near the sea and the child is accustomed to this climate from birth. And what to do if you come to rest from the northern regions. Experts do not recommend subjecting children under three years of age to a sharp change in climate.
The acclimatization period for children lasts about 7-10 days, so it is better to go on vacation for a period of three weeks or more. During the period of adaptation to the climate, it is recommended to keep the baby in the sun as little as possible, not to let him stay in the water for a long time, to monitor the ingress of water into the mouth and ears, and also to monitor the child's digestion - give him less exotic fruits and berries.
Adherence to the above tips, compliance with safety measures and rules is the key to a full, successful and memorable vacation.
