Matronation, games of affection in the water

In the company of mom or dad, the baby learns to float in the water through a series of games of affection in the water, in which the physical contact, the caresses and the exchange of looks and smiles stimulate him in all aspects. Matronation is a unique experience, an opportunity to strengthen the

In the company of mom or dad, the baby learns to float in the water through a series of games of affection in the water, in which the physical contact, the caresses and the exchange of looks and smiles stimulate him in all aspects. Matronation is a unique experience, an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of love, knowledge and trust between parents and children.

Matronation brings into play the physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation so necessary in early childhood because of its great importance in the future of the baby.

Benefits of midwifery for mom and baby

The experiences of children in their first months of life, as recommended by psychologists, should not be limited to the crib and the stroller, but be enriched by all kinds of activities: playing with it in one of those special blankets full of colors and toys perfect for your development, walk, cuddle, rock, tell stories, talk to him, kiss him ... and play with him in the water!

Everything serves as a stimulus: what is sought is to strengthen that affective bond between mother and child that is created at birth and that serves as the basis for future relationships, for self-confidence and for a healthy emotional development.

Matronation aims to stimulate the child in the water while learning to float and move in the aquatic environment with his parents through a series of games; It is an experience that will awaken many of your abilities and stimulate your emotional, intellectual, social and psychomotor development. The most remarkable, however, of the mating is that it reinforces the bond of love, knowledge and trust between the parents and their baby.

The child and mom or dad spend between 15 and 45 minutes in the pool. While playing and splashing, the baby learns to unwind in a new environment for him along with other children with their parents. The mating will not teach you to swim -up to four years the children can not acquire sufficient autonomy nor the movements necessary for swimming-, but it reinforces the affective relationship, since the motor coordination that it achieves will be thanks to the presence of their parents, whose physical contact brings security and confidence. All together have fun with tables, rings, balls and floats, and the little one is achieving balance, learning to float and strengthening their muscle tone, their circulatory system and their bony system.

When and where to practice mating with the baby

Regarding when it is convenient to start practicing mating, there is a diversity of opinions. There are centers where children are taught as of four months, age in which their immune system has matured, and others, from eight months. However, it is best to consult with the pediatrician before starting any session of mating. The Spanish Association of Pediatrics emphasizes choosing facilities specially prepared for mating, which requires compliance with strict hygiene and health standards both in the pool itself and in the locker rooms and access to water, which must be acclimatized.

The ideal disposable diaper for the baby in the pool

Among the equipmentnecessary for the maternity sessions, the disposable swimsuits for babies, obligatory in all the swimming pools for reasons of health and hygiene, play a key role. The choice has to be very careful: the disposable swimsuit should protect like a diaper without bulking as such, for which it must be made of a material that does not swell in the water like common disposable diapers, which are not suitable for swimming because they get wet and become heavy and, worst of all, they can open up in the pool.

The most recommended disposable swimsuits are those whose size corresponds to that of the child's usual diaper and are purposely designed to be used in the water: they have elastic sides for a comfortable and enveloping fit, so that they do not move or tighten and, above all, perfectly fulfill its key function: avoid leaks. The most evolved have side velcro that allow them to be used several times. Also, the more they look like a real swimsuit, the better; if they have striking drawings and colors (like those of their favorite characters) they will love the child and that will start their session with the best of smiles. Inside the bag for the pool, apart from the disposable swimsuits, you must include the submersible toys that the baby uses in the bathroom at home, so that he enters the pool with confidence and relates it to a good game time; a towel to dry well and a moisturizing lotion to maintain the softness of your skin; disposable diapers to change at the end of the class; water and some food to regain strength after physical exercise.

The new sensations of midwifery

After each mating session, parents feel happy: the contact with their baby, their expressions, their laughter and their progress every day are amazing. But, in addition, this session of physical exercise relaxes the child, who improves his mood and is happier, sleeps better and opens his appetite.

Matronation is as complete for babies as swimming for adults: it favors their psychomotor development, since in water they can move more freely, which improves their muscular performance, and they begin to have notions of space and distances. The respiratory work he carries out in the water strengthens his lungs and his heart. In addition, sharing the pool with other children begins to socialize and gradually gain confidence in dealing with others.

It is much more than floating: it is feeling loved and protected near mom or dad, while experiencing a thousand and one new sensations in the water. That is the mating.