We have always heard that when babies are small they know how to swim since they remain throughout their pregnancy inside their mothers' tummies surrounded by amniotic fluid. And you may think it's a false myth, but it's actually true. Do you want to confirm it?

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Baby immersion


It is known as "baby immersion", although it is true that pediatricians advise not taking them to swimming pools until they are 6 months old. Currently, there are swimming pools specially designed for babies in which babies are allowed to enter as soon as the umbilical cord falls off.

The advantage of doing it at such a young age is that the baby will maintain the reflexes from when he was inside the womb. Babies maintain the "glottis" reflex until they are 3 or 5 months of age, thanks to which, even if water enters them, it will not go to the lungs.

This activity is highly advisable for babies since it multiplies the child's motor skills, which results in greater and quicker coordination and a lower rate of obesity. In addition, a communicative and emotional bond is established with their parents that is perfect for their development.

Diving courses in Spain


Now, your boy or girl may be getting older and you may be a great admirer of diving and want to share this admiration with one of your most important loved ones: your son or daughter. In this case, you may have some type of doubts, regarding the age or "x" requirements, but don't worry because in this article we tell you everything you need to know to be able to Discover the marine world with your children.

Without a doubt, one of the most important things in scuba diving is feeling comfortable and calm within the aquatic environment and, even more so if what you intend is to be accompanied by your little one or little girl. Therefore, it will be vital to begin with an adaptation to the aquatic environment that will have to be adapted in order to become a level diver.

Regularization of diving activity


Currently, and since 2020, the BOE published a Royal Decree regulating diving activity, thus establishing the minimum age to dive in 18 years of age, although with some exceptions since if diving is for recreational and/or sports purposes, the minimum age established is 8 years, taking into account the following depth limitations:

Age Depth
From 8 to 9 years Limit up to 6 meters
From 10 to 11 years Limit up to 12 meters
From 12 to 15 years Limit up to 21 meters
From 16 to 18 years old Limit up to 40 meters

Regardless of what is established regarding safety conditions in diving activities, the different diving certifications, specifically PADI, SSI or FEDAS, have established their own ages. minimum requirements to develop a career with a degree

PADI

If you are looking for the little one in the house to gradually become a diver with the PADI certification, the first step will be to have at least 10 years, in this case they will be able to obtain thePADI Junior Open Water Diverrecognition, the which will allow you to make deep dives no more than 12 meters and, once they are 15 years old, they will be able to update this recognition and thus obtain the original PADI Open Water Diver (dives up to 18 meters).

Padi Open Water Diver


SSI

This certification (SSI) will allow the 10-year-old to develop your career as a diver. In this case, they may choose to have contact and begin with this type of experience with theBasic Divercertification, which will allow them to investigate the seabed up to about 12 meters. .

FEDAS

It allows diving from the age of 8, but nevertheless, the scuba diving qualification FEDAS CMAS can be obtained from the age of 12, and will thus obtain the title of Junior Diver, and after turning 14 years of age they will It can be validated with the B1E qualification.

Now that you know all the details, as well as the advantages and disadvantages (which are relatively few as long as the regulations are followed) of diving for children. Why don't you go looking for a new immersion area to enjoy with your little ones?