Can you put a 2 week old in a chlorinated home spa?

Question

My MIL is really wanting to put my 2 week old in her home spa which is chlorinated. I am really against it and need some info that I can tell her about how bad chlorine is for his skin, lungs and can cause asthma but I'm having trouble finding the info on the net. I am really worried about it and have told my partner that I don't want my baby in her spa at such a young age but I think he finds it hard to tell his mum since she just says- 'People chuck babies in pools all the time.'
Can someone give me advice and info on why it is bad and when the best time is- 6 months?

Answer 1

Here is some information that might help you with your argument.... good luck!

Hot Tubs and Infants
Pediatrics Expert Advice from Dr. Henry Bernstein
Question: Is it safe to bring a five-month-old to a spa? Is the temperature safe?

Answer: No. It is not safe to bring a five-month-old into a whirl pool or jacuzzi-type bath that has a high temperature. Most public spas or jacuzzis will have a sign posted stating that infants should not be allowed in it. The reason for this is that most of these types of spas have a water temperature of over 100 degrees. Young children, in particular, have a much more difficult time regulating their body temperature. When exposed to these high water temperatures, their body temperature can rise significantly and quickly, causing difficulty with a number of metabolic problems.

Adults have a more balanced thermostat and even after spending ten or fifteen minutes in a temperature of 105 degrees, can still maintain an appropriate body temperature that allows all the bodily functions to work properly. However, a child does not have this capability and thus it is not safe to take an infant into a spa. It's also not particularly appealing to the other adults who will be using the spa to have a child in diapers share it with them!

I would also avoid taking a young child (three to six) into a spa, partly for the reasons mentioned above, and partly because of the potential for drowning. The central area of many of these spas is one to two feet deeper than the edge, and children may falsely think that it is not over their heads. Also, the suction that pulls the water out can be very strong, and there have been reports of children who have been pulled under the water by the force of the suction. (from http://life.familyeducation.com/safety/parenting/40575.html )

Answer 2

Spa water can be really hot. Don't do that to your baby. Also your baby's skin can be really sensitive. What if the chlorine causes your baby to develop some sort of rash or the baby swallows some of the water. Yeah people chuck babies in all the time but that doesn't mean you have to do it. Ask your MIL if she sees people jumping off the Brooklyn bridge is she going to do it too. What is she trying to prove anyway?

Answer 3

I would say definitely not...not only will baby get overheated because he can't regulate his temperature yet, but there is more chlorine in spas than in pools...the fumes are bad for babies lungs and chlorine is bad for a newborn babies skin...your MIL is crazy

Answer 4

my baby went in a pool with ma at about 4 months. spas are much more chlorinated also the temperature is probably too hot. it could really be dangerouse. i would suggest she take the baby in the bath tub in warm, clean water if she wants to but not a hot tub. what is she thinking? mothers are usually much more careful than to put the baby at risk. i think you should have her ask the pediatrician if she still insists that it is ok and let them tell her she is crazy. also pregnant people are not allowed in hot tubs, why the hell would a newborn be allowed in, that is insane.

Answer 5

If I'm correct, you could actually fry your child's brian if they're put into too hot of water at too young of an age. I'd wait until your son is at least a year old before putting him into a spa/hot tub. Tell your mother in law that you really don't want her to harm your child. If she wants to harm your child then she can never see him again. I hope your partner sees the light.

Answer 6

I think its a terrible idea. Babies skin is so sensitive and that cholorine may cause a reaction. Plus you aren't even supposed to wash babies clothes in regular detgergent because the chemicals irritate the babies skin so I think chlorine would be just as bad if not worse.

Answer 7

I wouldn't... the child is 2 weeks old. At that age they are unable to steadily regulate their body temperature and a heated spa tub could be way too much for your baby. Tell MIL to back off. He is YOUR child so you should make the rules.

Answer 8

She's your bloomin baby - tell her straight. I really wouldn't allow the baby to go in a spa...they don't allow young children in the jacuzzis at leisure clubs anyway so there must be a reason.

For your own sake, tell her yourself and maybe she will realise whose baby it is and that you make the decisions....in the nicest possible way she needs to learn. Good luck....do it - it will help you in the long run (experience).

Answer 9

Uh... duh! Why do you need "any" info. Of course it's bad. And people don't chuck babies in pools at 2 weeks...
Tell her NO and that's final. You need to be a little more assertive with your child. Why should you have to explain yourself to anybody. I would definitely wait until at least 6 months. Right now, your baby is much too sensitive.

Answer 10

Tell MIL to take a hike. There is no reason to put a newborn in a spa. You're in for it with her it sounds like. I hope you don't live with her.
Just tell her you aren't comfortable with it and that is your decision.