When can you take newborn to experience a swimmin pool?

Question

iv heard some people say its fine at 6 weeks but some say not until 6 months

i was wonderng if 3 months would be ok? what would you recommed?

Answer 1

I was told by my local pool and my Dr to go at 6 months.

Answer 2

I started taking my son in June, he was born in late March (3 months).  It took him a few times to get used to the splashing, but he is a pro now.  My oldest (5 yrs) loves going to the local water park so it was very important that we take my son so she didn't "blame" him for not being able to go.  Granted, we do not stay as long as we did last year, but that will change next year.  I use plenty of sunscreen, a wide brim hat and many pools require kids under a certain age to wear a plastic type diaper over the water diaper.

Answer 3

I put my daughter in the pool at 3 months she enjoys it. I think it is way too hot for us not too... I would call your peditician to see what they tell you that is why they are there to answer the when and what do you think questions along with care.

Answer 4

run it by the doc, but you have to do what YOU think is best, not what anyone else is telling you.  if it is out side make sure to use sunscreen!!!

Answer 5

I think this is a matter of preference.  Probably less than 6 months, a little one may not enjoy it as much. But if you want to take your younger baby in the pool for a few minutes, I don't think there are any rules. Just remember that newborns have a harder time regulating their body temps so it should just be a quick trip in. Since that's the case, I think I'd wait until your baby was old enough to enjoy it!

Good luck! Have fun! Don't forget the hats!

Answer 6

3 months is fine as long as the water temperature is okay and he/she's wearing sunscreen.  There's nothing wrong w/ it.  That's my 5 month old, loving the pool, in my pic  : )

Answer 7

yes the earlier they get introduced to it, the more comfortable they will be in it.

Answer 8

I know I'm going to get thumbs down.  I but I say wait until 6 months.  That's what my doctor said.  She said Beccae they should not be in the sun that much before 6 months.  Use lots of sun screen!

Answer 9

I'd ask your doc. His/Her opinion is probably best. Especially if there's chlorine involved.

Answer 10

I've heard not until 6 months because of sun exposure concerns.  You're baby's skin is very delicate and my dr told me not to expose her to much sunlight until after six months old.  If your baby has to go in the sun, make sure you put him/her in the right type of clothes with sunblock and some kind of shade.  Check with your dr too.

Answer 11

Well since my son was born in nov. of last year... and the pool doesnt open til memorial day weekend, he was six months old when he first went to the pool. So it kinda worked out since that is the recommended age.

Even pools that look pristine harbor dangers for infants. "For newborns younger than 2 months we really worry about immunity — how vulnerable babies are to illness — so I recommend that parents not take their young infants into swimming pools, lakes, the ocean, and so on," says Howard Reinstein, a pediatrician in Encino, California and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pools can easily be contaminated with bacteria that cause diarrhea, which can be very dangerous for a young infant.

Also, because your baby won't be able to regulate his body temperature until he's around 6 to 12 months old, you need to make sure the water's warm enough for him. "If the water feels chilly to you, it will be really cold for your baby," Dr. Reinstein says. The pool should be at least 84 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit for your baby to be comfortable. If he starts shivering, it's time to get out of the water. Too much heat can be a problem, too. Hot tubs, spas, and pools heated to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit are off limits to children younger than 5. Young children overheat more quickly than adults and the high temperatures in hot tubs can cause a child's heart to race or pose other dangers..

Finally, think about water safety. Drowning and near drowning are leading causes of death and injury for young children. Keep the following safety tips in mind when you're around any body of water with your child..

• The AAP advises that you practice "touch supervision," meaning that an adult needs to be within arm's reach of an infant or toddler at all times in or near a pool or any body of water.

• Always hold your baby in the pool and don't go in water too deep for you to maintain firm footing.

• Teach your child to walk — not run — when he's near a pool and that he must never enter the water without an adult nearby to supervise.

http://www.babycenter.com/408_when-can-m...

Double check with your baby's pediatrician about when's a good time to take your baby to the pool. but im pretty sure they are going to suggest you wait til your baby is atleast 6 months old age