Babies are born with the ability to swim. Why do they lose their innate skills when they grow up?

We all know that doing more exercise is good for physical health, especially children, who are in the stage of growing their bodies. Regular exercise is not only conducive to physical development, but also enhances immunity.

Now many institutions have launched baby swimming courses, which are welcomed by parents. Some parents can't help but ask, how can the baby swim when he is so young that he can't even sit or walk by himself?

In fact, don't underestimate the ability of the baby. Parents often find that the child can really surprise us.

Babies are born to swim, why are the innate skills lost when they grow up?

Recently, a short video has become popular on the Internet, and many netizens even said that "I'm not as good as a child when I live so old."

It turned out that after a little baby was put into the water by the coach, the little hands and little feet began to flutter, and even the eyes were open.

If it is some adults, they tend to choke on water, but little babies don't. They swim freely in the water and don't sink to the bottom. They quickly reach their destination.

There was also a little baby standing on the edge of the pool, jumped into the pool without hesitation and fear, and swam into his mother's arms after a few thumps.

It is not difficult to find that these children are not afraid of water at all, and they even seem very happy and happy in the water, which makes parents feel a lot more at ease. After all, there are so many benefits of swimming, and it is a good thing for children to swim since childhood.

However, many parents often find that children are not afraid of water when they are young, and even if they do not need to be taught to swim, they seem to be "degraded" when they grow up.

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According to survey statistics, every summer in China, there are not a few teenagers who drown because of swimming. Behind every accident is a disaster for a family.

Some parents can't help but wonder, how can a baby move so freely in the water, why is it more likely to be dangerous when it grows up?

This phenomenon is not uncommon. Many babies who were able to swim freely when they were young grew up but seemed to have lost their innate skills, and even became afraid of water, leaving parents puzzled.

Why are babies born to "swim"?

1. The environment in the womb determines

The reason why little babies can move freely in the water without being taught, as if they were born to swim, is mainly determined by the living environment before birth, that is, the mother's womb.

As we all know, there is a lot of amniotic fluid wrapped in amniotic membrane in the uterus, and the fetus lives in this mass of amniotic fluid until birth, that is, the water environment.

Moreover, although the fetus needs to breathe, it does not use the mouth. The oxygen and nutrients it needs are transmitted through the placenta and umbilical cord, so in fact, the fetus does not use the lungs to breathe.

After birth, the umbilical cord was cut by the doctor, the baby made its first cry, and officially began to breathe with the lungs. Many babies are like returning to the environment of amniotic fluid after they enter the water, which stimulates the memory in the womb. Knowing to hold their breath, they will not choke on the water.

2. Special physiological structure

Some people who can't learn to swim mainly choking on water all the time, so it is not easy to learn to swim, and small babies are prevented from choking because of a special physiological structure.

During the first six months of life, a special valve in the throat prevents the baby from choking on water or milk.

After entering the water environment, this valve will automatically close, just like the valve that protects the airway, which is why the baby does not choke when swimming.

Of course, babies can only hold their breath for a short period of time, more like a survival instinct.

3. Poor understanding of fear

Only when the body is relaxed can the body float in the water and learn to swim. Some people who are too afraid are afraid of water, so it is always difficult to learn to swim.

The baby's fear of water is not so deep, and even has a kind of intimacy. Naturally, the body can relax more when in the water. Coupled with the flapping of the calf, it can learn to "backstroke" almost without teaching.

Kind message:

Although there are so many benefits of learning to swim, parents still have some important things that cannot be ignored when taking their baby to swim, such as the choice of professional coaches, the consideration of swimming pool hygiene, etc., must be under the premise of ensuring the safety and health of the baby Swimming with your baby is really good for your body.