When people talk about the five senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch - another sense is simply forgotten: the sense of balance, which is controlled by the vestibular system in the inner ear. However, it is unjustly neglected: it plays an important role in physical and mental development, even in the very youngest children.
The vestibular system: the underestimated sense
The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and controls our sense of balance. We use it to orient ourselves in space in all three dimensions, perceive our body position and register even the smallest accelerations. Although the vestibular organs were discovered in the 19th century, the sense associated with them is still often forgotten when listing the human senses. The reason for this may be that the complex processes take place unconsciously. We consciously perceive hearing, sight, taste, smell and touch (for the most part). In contrast, we make the balancing movements reflexively and in fractions of a second - much faster than we could consciously control.
Swinging and rocking as a primal sensory experience
The vestibular system develops from the ninth week of pregnancy and is fully developed by the fifth month. This makes the sense of balance one of the earliest senses we have. Swaying and rocking in the womb are therefore the earliest sensory impressions of the unborn child. So it's no wonder that the gentle vibrations of a swing2sleep will immediately transport your baby back to mummy's womb.
A healthy and trained sense of balance is important throughout our lives, but the course is set in early childhood. Babies with a developed sense of balance can later distinguish more quickly between right and left or up and down, can move freely and safely in space and thus develop a solid spatial awareness. If, on the other hand, there are developmental delays in the vestibular system, this can later lead to a lack of learning success, movement problems or even low self-esteem. Fortunately, it is precisely this sense that is addressed and stimulated by the swing2sleep. Our swing cradle kills two birds with one stone: it gently rocks the baby to sleep and at the same time promotes its physical and mental development. And because the swing2sleep iseven perfectly suitablefor premature babies, you can get started from day one. Movement, body awareness and balance play a central role in overall development. When they work together, they also stimulate certain areas of the brain. It's not just about motor skills and coordination, but also about areas that you wouldn't expect: The sense of balance, for example, is directly linked to the brain region for the ability to concentrate. If the child has a good sense of orientation, it also understands abstract relationships such as larger, smaller and other relations better. A real plus for math! And children with coordination problems often also have difficulty telling apart letters that look similar, such as b and d or p and q. The importance of developing motor skills, body coordination and body awareness can hardly be overestimated. As long as the child cannot yet run and romp, the sense of balance must be developed through rocking and swinging. This is where our swing2sleep spring cradle comes in handy. It is suitable even for the very youngest children and thanks to the motor, mom and dad can enjoy a cup of coffee in peace or take care of the household without neglecting their little one. The baby is still gently rocked and thus optimally supported in its development. When the baby has outgrown the swing2sleep at some point, our swing cradle will hopefully have laid the foundation for your child to continue to enjoy movement and benefit from all the associated advantages. The swing2sleep is therefore much more than "just" a sleep aid. It is a jump-start to a successful life. The baby cradle with a difference Questions & answers about renting the spring cradle Balance and development
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