i have a 3mos old ... i'm supposed to go swimming tonight,,,i'm wondering if it is safe for me to bring her in the hottub or even the pool yet?
2006-08-30 13:26:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Pool... yes if hold her tightly.
Hot tub... not safe. Their bodies cant handle the hot temps.
2006-08-30 13:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pool yes, the hot tub-absolutely not, the hot water slows their heartrate down. Noone under the age of 16 should be in a hot tub. But she'll love the pool, it's like being back in the womb.
2006-08-30 15:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 16mos old now and we have been taking him swimming for 10 mos now. He definitely went in the pool at 3mos and also in the ocean down in Mexico.
I would test the water temp before you do anything! Pool could be too cold and the Spa too hot
If you do go it I suggest a rinse afterwards.
2006-08-30 13:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by mad l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not the hot tub because it is too hot for her and could cause a fever or cause her to overheat, but the pool might be okay if it is not too cold. It would depend on the temperature, but if you put it in and she cries, you know it is too cold. I also wouldn't leave her in for long because it might GET too cold for her and cause hypothermia. Make sure you hang on to her very well if she does get in because babies are VERY slippery when wet (as I am sure you know).
PS- DON'T switch her back and forth from the pool to hot tub! Babies' internal temperatures do not regulate like an adult's. Even adults aren't technically supposed to do that (even though many do, including myself on occasion) because it is too much of a shock to the internal system.
2006-08-30 13:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by mountain_laurel1183 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ideal water temperature for infants is between 86 and 90. If the pool is within that range, then you're fine. The hot tub is probably too hot. I wouldn't risk it.
2006-08-31 03:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by jwelsh79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bring the baby into the pool with, but not into the hot tub. The temperature could be too much for such a young baby.
2006-08-30 14:37:42 · answer #6 · answered by goofnwfy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hot tub is definitely not safe. The pool would probably be ok as long as it isn't too cold. I would play it safe and leave her with an adult, though.
2006-08-30 13:30:41 · answer #7 · answered by Penn State Princess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hot tub NO-pool yes. My babies started swimming around 3-4 mos and they loved it. Keep in mind, they will be slippery and some (my 4th) loves to dunk her head down to get her face in the water. She's 11 mos though, so you probably won't have that prob. Have fun
2006-08-30 14:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by heaven help me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would absolutely NOT bring her in the hot tub. You don't want to raise her temperature.
If the pool has a lot of chlorine then I'd pass on that. It would be too harsh for her delicate skin.
2006-08-30 13:28:33 · answer #9 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's ok but if you put her in the hot tub don't have her in there long maybe 5 minutes or so and then back in the pool to keep her temperature normal.
2006-08-30 13:29:19 · answer #10 · answered by mommy@18 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋