Swing is toddler's favorite game

Swinging is one of movements that babies like from birth. Swinging movements are also often encountered as a mainstay movement to calm or put baby to sleep.

Possibly for same reason, nowadays many parents also use swingers and rocking chairs, both tools that use swinging techniques for babies, so that babies feel more comfortable and relaxed.

When child's age gets older, two tools can no longer be used. However, it seems that swing movement is still very popular with children. A game that uses a swing technique we know as "swing".

Apparently, swing is a physical activity that causes a feeling of comfort and fun, playing swing also helps the body to regulate and coordinate sensory systems in the body.

When examined in more detail, sensory system that plays the most role is the vestibular system (balance). Vestibular system is a key element of sensory integration system of human body. Human vestibular system regulates movement, balance, position, and positional alertness. In other words, presence of vestibular system in coordination with other systems such as sense of sight will help humans not to fall.

How often is vestibular stimulation needed? Vestibular stimulation is needed so that children can maintain general body balance. Vestibular stimulation needed by a child can vary from child to child. Some children need frequent stimulation, others do not. Even swing therapy is one of therapies used for children with special needs.

When choosing to swing a baby or let a child play on a swing, it is necessary to pay attention to matters relating to the safety of baby or child when playing on swing. Swinging activities cause babies and children to have a greater chance of falling. This can have a more serious impact. Injuries that occur in children when playing on a swing can range from minor injuries to serious injuries.

So, always accompany your child who is still a toddler when playing on swing because it has potential to cause injury if he falls. Or you can add extra safety devices around your child's swing. For example, by adding a mattress under the swing so that when it falls it does not cause injury.