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How old do babies have to be before they can go in the pool?

AdrienneBrideAdrienneBride member
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Just curious!  It is so hot here in Florida and I would love to take LO swimming with me! 
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Re: How old do babies have to be before they can go in the pool?

  • flyrsgirl1flyrsgirl1

    I am a teacher but work at a swim club in the summer.  Our rule is that babies have to be 6 months.  I think this has to do with the chlorine levels being too powerful for them.  This is the rule in the few pools that I have worked at in the summers.  That being said I so wanted to take my DD to the pool this summer but she will be way too young.  Sad

    Hope that helps!

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  • laurenFaithlaurenFaith
    I think 6 months too. I def. would not have taken DD in last summer. Their skin is so sensitive.
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  • lisad40503lisad40503
    I can't remember exactly but I took DD #1 when she was about 3 mos.  I tested Aveeno suntan lotion and used it.  Kept her in the shade.  Nursed her in the changing room.  She took a nap in her stroller.  She did great and was never burnt or got any kind of skin irritation from the chlorine.  In fact she loved it.  I have an older son so I couldn't just stay home all summer.
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  • MereMac81MereMac81 member

    Really?? 6 months? Im a pool operator, and I have never heard of any reason why babies cant get in at any age. As long as you wash them off well afterwards, their skin shoudl be fine from chlorine/bromine.

    Im taking my son to the pool tomorrow-although its a private pool that uses oxidation rather than chlorine. Its at a drs house_ i would assume we would inform me if it was dangerous for LO.

     

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  • iteachkiteachk member

    I'd be worried about the chlorine as well.  I mean, I use free & clear detergent, so I wouldn't go dipping my kid into a vat of chlorine.

    Just my opinion...

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  • tmp-214118062502913tmp-214118062502913
    I was wondering this since there is a baby swin school that opened near me that takes them as young as 2 months.  Everything I read online is to wait until 6 months due to the chlorine (and also to wait until 6 mo for sunscreen too).
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  • JARbabyJARbaby member

    It has very little to do with the chemicals.

    It has to do with the child ability to regulate their own body temperature. 6 months is when this is solid. Before that it is very easy to upset that.

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