Monday, June 29, 2015

Diving Reflex

The diving reflex also known as the bradycardic response causes babies to naturally hold their breath when submerged.  It is believed to disappear around 6 months so we decided after Liv was use to the water that we would do it.   We did not plan on dunking her this past weekend or I would have been better prepared with a GoPro to capture her underwater. But you can't always plan life, sometimes it just happens.









Here are some tips I read about preparing your baby:
  • During bath time, pour water over your babies head.
  • In the pool, make eye contact with your baby.
  • Count to three (or say "name, ready, go!") to set the signal.
  • Blow quickly on your baby's face so they hold their breath before submerging.

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