How old can babies play on the swing and slide?

Swinging and playing on a slide are very interesting activities for young children, which can develop various abilities of babies. So how old can a baby be to swing? How old can a baby be to play on a slide? What are the benefits of a baby swinging? What are the benefits of a baby playing on a slide? The following editor will introduce you in detail.

How old can a baby swing?

Valid period: 0-5 years old, or when the baby is able to hold the rope of the swing and knows when to get on and off the swing. Most doctors recommend that when the baby reaches 5 years old and can touch the ground with his feet when sitting on the swing, he can be allowed to transition from the front and back protected cylindrical swing to the usual chair-shaped swing. But most babies may beg for early change before this deadline. In fact, parental supervision is the key to prevent the baby from falling from the swing. If you are sure that he can hold the ropes on both sides of the swing firmly and know to wait until the swing stops before getting off, then he can be allowed to play with the swing when he is 3-4 years old. At the same time, you must first make sure that the ground under the swing is made of softer materials such as rubber.

How old can babies play on the slide?

Generally, as long as the baby can sit up, he can slide down the slide with the help of an adult. If you want to let him slide by himself, you have to wait until he is over one year old. It is OK only when he can walk well. If the baby is brave, he can slide down the slide around two years old, but some babies are timid, so don't scare them.

What are the benefits of playing on the slide

Promote the baby's tactile development, let the baby experience the difference in touch while playing on various slides, and promote tactile development.

Slides are the first experience of "speed" for babies. Slides of different lengths and slopes give babies different speed experiences. Most babies' first experience of speed comes from playing on slides.

Exercise coordination and enhance body control. In the process of sliding, babies need to master their own balance and rotation speed, and exercise their body coordination.

Promote the development of gross motor skills. Babies who often play on slides will have good balance, and good balance is the basis of motor skills.

What are the benefits of swinging

Swinging can not only exercise children's body balance, but also cure seasickness, motion sickness and other problems. It itself is also a very good way to exercise the whole body and mind.

When swinging on a swing, children's skeletal muscles will contract and relax rhythmically, which is beneficial to children's muscle health and is also beneficial for activating bones.

Swinging is also very beneficial to children's psychology. It can constantly overcome people's tension and fear, and enhance people's psychological endurance and self-control.

Taking time out to swing on a swing during the spring when flowers are blooming is not only a romantic and fun entertainment activity, but also has many benefits for human health.