Just a Swingin'

Did you know that swinging is good for your center of balance? Swinging stimulates the vestibular system, which controls the center of balance in the body. When a child swings, rocks, etc., the inner has to compensate for the motion, and this helps him strengthen his center of balance. Ultimately, the improves balance when walking, running, skipping, and jumping. Take some time to swing - whether in a hammock, a towel or blanket like in this video of hammocking in an Our Time class, or at the playground. It is not just fun, but soothing to children and babies. Get swinging!