When you finally wait for your vacation, the first thing you imagine is the seascape: a pleasant breeze, lapping waves and golden sand. But your little one does not imagine all this and does not dream of the sea as you do. The sea is not yet familiar to him. And the unfamiliar cannot give him joy like you. It is necessary to acquaint the baby with the sea element carefully and unobtrusively. He may simply be so scared of his first bathing in salt water that he will not go there voluntarily for a long time.
Doctors advise to go to the sea with a child for the first time when he is already two years old. The wind can rise on the beach, and if it does not threaten you, then this is not so for your baby. Even if the baby has already made friends with the water, then, coming out of it, he may freeze. At a fairly warm temperature, during the first baths, ten minutes are enough.
The child needs to acclimatize, get used both emotionally and physically to the sand, and then to the water. It's good to play with him in the shade, let him feel the pleasure. You will understand - when your positive feelings pass to him, only then call him with you to swim in the sea. It is also impossible for a baby to sit under the sun for a long time - a quarter of an hour, no longer.
A headdress on the beach is a must-have accessory for a child. There are also special baby creams that protect the delicate skin of babies. Often, kids love to build something out of sand, for this there are interesting and bright shovels, rakes, buckets. There are also beach toys - seashells and pebbles. Be sure to participate in his games: it will be more fun and safer for him, since small objects can inadvertently end up in the child's mouth. You also need to be on the lookout in the water. An accidental splash of a wave can scare a baby, and the mother who is present will not allow this. You can go to the beach not only with a children's tent, but also take with you a small inflatable ring or inflatable armbands to make your stay in the water comfortable and confident. Sea water is very beneficial for children's skin and every first children's doctor will tell you this.
The work of the heart and respiration are also strengthened. Salt water heals and strengthens the joints and the spine. Little lovers of sea water have a sound sleep and strong nerves - and their parents too. Children who are accustomed to living in cold climates need to be careful. A sudden change from cold to hot summer may not have a very good effect on the health of a little person. With babies like this, it's better to go on a longer vacation than you usually planned. For adults, the hot sun is bliss after working cold days, but not for children. They need some time to get used to the southern climate.
Sometimes this period reaches two weeks. While the baby is getting used to the new environment, he should not be under the sun. You can also not stay in the water for a long time, even if he really likes it. He should not swallow salty sea water, and it should not linger after bathing in his ears. You cannot feed a baby with southern fruits if he has never eaten them in his homeland before. A little attention and care for the baby will not allow you to face problems of all kinds and your vacation will remain not only in your memory, as a happy and joyful time, but also in the heart of your beloved child.
