Prevention of posture disorders in a child
In order for the baby to form the correct posture, it is imperative to create conditions for the normal development of his body and the exclusion of all factors that negatively affect the musculoskeletal system.
General recommendations
To prevent the appearance of postural disorders, parents should adhere to some rules.
1) If the child is still small, try to lead him equally by both hands alternately. You cannot pull the baby by the hand.
Observe the child's posture. One leg over the other, legs tucked under oneself, a bent position - all this is unacceptable for an immature child's spine and can lead to a persistent violation of posture.
Babies imitate their parents in everything, so you should take care of yourself. Try
get rid of habitual incorrect postures and constantly demonstrate to the child that you have
correct posture.
2) Proper nutrition and daily routine.
Prevention of posture disorders involves the normal development of the musculoskeletal system of the baby. And for this, the baby should eat right. Especially a growing body needs protein and calcium - building materials for muscles and bones.
Correct posture depends on nutrition. The main source of calcium in the children's diet is dairy products. Butter, milk, cottage cheese and processed cheese - all of these foods are rich in calcium and contain vitamin A, which is actively involved in the development of the baby's skeletal system.
Protein foods (meat, fish, eggs) contribute to the formation of the muscular system of your child. Protein deficiency can negatively affect both the physical and mental health of the crumbs. With insufficient caloric content of food, proteins are consumed primarily to provide the child's body with energy, but they are simply not enough to create new cellular structures.
The correct daily routine also contributes to the formation of the child's posture. Moreover, the routine must be firmly maintained on weekdays and weekends of the baby.
3) Equipment for the children's room
The presence of high-quality lighting is a must in the children's room. Correct posture will not form if the baby plays or draws in the twilight, bending in an unnatural way.
The desk for the prevention of posture disorders The children's desk should be a couple of centimeters above the elbow of the baby standing next to it. It will be great if parents buy a special desk for the preschooler, which will protect them from posture disorders. It is desirable that the design of the chair accommodates the natural curves of the child's body.
The bed should be larger than the child's height. The mattress for her must be sure to pick up firm and even. The ideal option would be to purchase an orthopedic mattress, on which the weight of the crumbs is evenly distributed, and its muscles are completely relaxed.
If the surface on which the baby sleeps is too soft, it can lead to the formation of unnatural curves in the spine. Remember that an insufficiently firm mattress provokes overheating of the intervertebral discs, which disrupts the general thermoregulation of the child's body.
It is better to choose a pillow for the baby flat and lay it exclusively under the child's head.
4) Locomotor activity
For the prevention of postural disorders in children, physical education and sports, active games on the street are very important.
Correct posture is the key to health. Swimming is especially useful, the benefits of which lie not only in physical activity, but also in the positive effects of water. Staying in water strengthens the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, hardens the baby, helps to activate metabolism and improve heat transfer.
During swimming, the child's spine is naturally relieved, the intervertebral muscles begin to work symmetrically, and optimal conditions are restored for the correct growth of the vertebral bodies. The spine is stretched, the paravertebral muscles are strengthened, and coordination of movements improves. All this prevents the occurrence of posture disorders.