t what age can a baby go in a pool containing chlorine...I have a 4 month old daughter but I think she should not go in until she is at least 6 months...thank you in advance (we have outdoor pool)
2006-06-30 22:48:52 · 7 answers · asked by sabrina h 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Sheesh MY daughter was only a month OLD or so when we had her in the Hot Tub. She LOVED IT!!! She is NOW 14 YEARS OLD!!! Still loves the water. We had her in there as soon as her umbilical cord dried up & fallen off!!!
Same thing with our 2nd child. He was about the same age. He is now 11 yrs old
NOW the third child didn't get that. INLAWS got rid of the Hot Tub BEFORE he was born!!! Yet he is not really fond of water or swimming. NOT like the older 2.
2006-06-30 22:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he's not ready!!!!!! Wait till at least 5 1/2 months if not 6... He is doing nothing unordinary for his age.... But regardless if size, his stomach is not yet ready for solids!!! And when you do start solids is should not go from 0 to 3 meals a day.... It should be started gradually with 1 teaspoon a day, then 2, and so on.... If you wait, you also don't have to do cereal at all... You can skip right to the good stuff that he will be interested in.. Just watch for allergic reactions carefully but not switching foods for 2 or 3 days... Also don't give too many bananas!!! They are very constipating... I started my first on cereal at 5 1/2 months... He didn't care for it.. Then I got carrots and he loved them!!!! He is now 3 1/2 and loves veggies and all kinds of food... He eats anything pretty much... He also has no food allergies... And is average height and weight... My second is 4 months old and much bigger than my first... He's fitting in 9 month old clothing as well... But I am still not starting solids till almost 6 months... He grabs my plate at dinner.. He watches vigilantly.. But his tummy is not developmentally ready yet...
2016-03-26 23:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be fine. I've done lots of swimming and swim lessons with babies(that young or younger) in the pool and they are fine and my mother liked to dunk us in the hottub all the time. The only thing is to make sure is that you aren't over chlorinating the pool(which with standard care you probably aren't). Even adults will have bad reactions to over cholorination. Since you are supervising and the like she should be fine.
2006-06-30 23:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by Trish J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months is probably a good age. The biggest concern with the chlorine is skin irritation, so make sure you bathe her after you're in the pool and apply a gentle lotion.
2006-06-30 22:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by smartsassysabrina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew was in the pool at the hotel (for family get totgether) when he was 2.5 months old. He loved it! Just be careful they don't drink the water or get it in the eyes and ears. Also it is a myth that babies can instinctivly swim.
2006-06-30 22:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Riddle Me This 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine at 4 months, just be sure to wash her really well when finished. And put lotion on her. And if going back into the sun, put on sunscreen. Good Luck!
2006-07-01 00:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by Sonya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6months... my oldest was in by then but no longer than half an hour at any one time. And don't let baby drink the water, of course.
2006-06-30 22:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋