2 Summer Questions: pools and bug repellent...

robinhoch

Ok, it is HOT today and I started thinking about how I would love to take DS to a pool this summer. However, he doesn't get his 8-week shots until next week. How long after that should I wait? And is it a bad idea in general to take a baby to a public pool because of the nasty germs and chemicals? Two, any good recommendations for effective, DEET-FREE bug repellent for LO? Happy Summer!

dobbslv

I was told that the water temp has to be between 84 and 87 degrees and the outside temp has to be 3 degrees warmer than that to go swimming. I live in FL where it's been upper 80's for the last month but I'm still not risking taking DD in my pool yet!

Mrs.Hubbard

Public pools freak me out in general, but we have a pool at our house.  I have not taken DD in it yet.  DH and DS are out there now and I wish I was.  I just don't think the water is warm enough yet.  I would use Avon Skin so Soft for the bug repellent.

kate1011

I asked my pedi about the pool today and she recommends waiting until 4-6 months.  She said her biggest concern is swimmers ear, but that it's very uncommon in infants.

RedHeadedLeo85

I use this Avon stuff that my sister bought me that has sunscreen and bug repellent in it. I asked my pedi and she said anything over spf15 is good, but 30 is better. As far as the pool, I brought her in ours and she LOOOVED it.