You can take your child to the swimming pool from the very tender age of three months and enrol them on a useful, playful and instructive swimming course.
Many paediatricians believe swimming is the most complete sport of all, because it helps develop the muscles and bones, regulates the metabolism, and even teaches your young child how to socialise
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My advice in general is to get your child involved in some sport or other, but, if you really want their body and mind to develop most effectively, the best choice is to introduce them to some sort of water activity.
Why?
Here is the reason why.
1. It helps fight obesity and a sedentary lifestyle
One of the most common problems with today’s children is that they are overweight from a very early age.
Studying at school or at home or simply sitting in front of the television is going to slow down your child’s metabolism, meaning they will inevitably put on weight, which will impact negatively on their development.
The main risk is that they will have cardiovascular problems when they are older, due to high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol. (1)
Taking your child swimming 2-3 times a week will help avoid these issues and teach them, over the years, to use their time more…
