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First time parents tend to be hesitant to expose their baby to the abnormal breathing patterns that come with submersions, splashes, and more in the water. This is typically rooted from the fear that they will breath in the water and choke. Fortunately, this is not the case, and it is actually beneficial to expose a baby to the sensation of being fully submerged under water in order to avoid building a fear of the pool. However, it is important for a parent to anticipate their babies initial negative reaction to the pool(crying, screaming, refusing to enter the pool, etc. It is almost always because it is a foreign environment that takes getting used to. So, patience is key! For some babies, comfort in the pool is natural, and for others, it can take anywhere between days or months. These steps are designed to be practiced on a regular basis.
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First time parents tend to be hesitant to expose their baby to the abnormal breathing patterns that come with submersions, splashes, and more in the water. This is typically rooted from the fear that they will breath in the water and choke. Fortunately, this is not the case, and it is actually beneficial to expose a baby to the sensation of being fully submerged under water in order to avoid building a fear of the pool. However, it is important for a parent to anticipate their babies initial negative reaction to the pool(crying, screaming, refusing to enter the pool, etc. It is almost always because it is a foreign environment that takes getting used to. So, patience is key! For some babies, comfort in the pool is natural, and for others, it can take anywhere between days or months. These steps are designed to be practiced on a regular basis.
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== Steps ==
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== Steps ==
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# Bring your little swimmer into the pool! The environment that you create for your baby during this step is crucial because it is your babies first impression to the pool! They are in a foreign environment, and you are their only sense of familiarity: they will be looking to you for confirmation. So, keep a smile on your face and begin pool time with a playful and simple game that does not include splashing or submersions. This could include keeping your baby waist deep in the water, singing songs, and slowly moving them around the pool.
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# Bring your little swimmer into the pool! The environment that you create for your baby during this step is crucial because it is your babies first impression to the pool! They are in a foreign environment, and you are their only sense of familiarity: they will be looking to you for confirmation. So, keep a smile on your face and begin pool time with a playful and simple game that does not include splashing or submersions. This could include keeping your baby waist deep in the water, singing songs, and slowly moving them around the pool.
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# It is time to introduce splashes to your baby! Splashes are important to introduce because your baby could get water in their mouth, in their nose, or in their eyes. So, they will need to learn that this feeling is okay, and how to recover from it. This can be done by singing "The Wheel's on the Bus" while holding your babies hands and mimicking the motions of the song with their hands in the water. Support their bottom by sitting on a step or propping your foot against the wall and sitting them down on your knee. Be sure to splash water in their direction when doing so. If your baby appears upset from this keep a reassuring smile on your face in order to let them know that it is okay. This is especially important if they are crying. The entire goal of this experience is to show them that the pool is a safe place and meant for fun!
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# It is time to introduce splashes to your baby! Splashes are important to introduce because your baby could get water in their mouth, in their nose, or in their eyes. So, they will need to learn that this feeling is okay, and how to recover from it. This can be done by singing "The Wheel's on the Bus" while holding your babies hands and mimicking the motions of the song with their hands in the water. Support their bottom by sitting on a step or propping your foot against the wall and sitting them down on your knee. Be sure to splash water in their direction when doing so. If your baby appears upset from this keep a reassuring smile on your face in order to let them know that it is okay. This is especially important if they are crying. The entire goal of this experience is to show them that the pool is a safe place and meant for fun!
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# The next step is to assess your baby's reaction to steps one and two. It is important to remember that ever baby is unique! Some can be pushed to immediately practicing submersions, and immediate submersions with others will result in a long lasting fear of the pool. Nobody knows your baby better than you do! If you prefer to practice steps one and two for multiple days, then do so! If your baby has a natural comfort in the pool, move onto the next steps!
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# The next step is to assess your baby's reaction to steps one and two. It is important to remember that ever baby is unique! Some can be pushed to immediately practicing submersions, and immediate submersions with others will result in a long lasting fear of the pool. Nobody knows your baby better than you do! If you prefer to practice steps one and two for multiple days, then do so! If your baby has a natural comfort in the pool, move onto the next steps!
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# Now, we will be introducing breath control to your baby by showing them! Hold your baby by their armpits and have them face you. Take a dramatic inhale to where your cheeks are puffy, and submerge your face into the water while keeping your baby above the water. Come out of the water and exhale in their face to the point where they can feel the air being blown out. Then, smile at them to show that you are safe and happy! This is an important step to do often! Your baby will not mimic this action immediately, but they will catch onto proper breath control at a younger age.
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# Now, we will be introducing breath control to your baby by showing them! Hold your baby by their armpits and have them face you. Take a dramatic inhale to where your cheeks are puffy, and submerge your face into the water while keeping your baby above the water. Come out of the water and exhale in their face to the point where they can feel the air being blown out. Then, smile at them to show that you are safe and happy! This is an important step to do often! Your baby will not mimic this action immediately, but they will catch onto proper breath control at a younger age.
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# It is time for the submersion! Look at your baby with a smile and say, "1! 2! 3!". Then, completely submerge them for about three seconds. When they come out of the water, greet them with a smile and encouraging words like "Good job!". Be sure to do this even if they are crying. Also, do not be alarmed if your baby shows to be swallowing water. Let them cough it up and react naturally. Their body knows how to react to such conditions. Once this is normalized for your baby, they will no longer fear the water!
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# It is time for the submersion! Look at your baby with a smile and say, "1! 2! 3!". Then, completely submerge them for about three seconds. When they come out of the water, greet them with a smile and encouraging words like "Good job!". Be sure to do this even if they are crying. Also, do not be alarmed if your baby shows to be swallowing water. Let them cough it up and react naturally. Their body knows how to react to such conditions. Once this is normalized for your baby, they will no longer fear the water!
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== Tips ==
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