Is three and half months old to young to go swimming?

Question

I am taking my five year old and her cousin swimming in a indoor heated pool.

Oh we live in michigan so it is sort of cold, like 40's.

But the pool is heated and indoors at a local health club.

I am worried it will be too cold for her and the chlorine might be too much..

Would you take her or no?

Answer 1

I taught mommy and me swim classes at the YMCA. We started them at 3mos, but true swim instruction isn't possible until at least 2 years of age because of their limited language and physical development. The classes focused on water safety for the parents, and "water adjustment" for the babies (getting them used to water on the face and making them comfortable in the water). Water less than 86F is too cold for babies, and even then they can only tolerate that temperature for about 15 minutes. The chlorine won't hurt a baby.
I started my son in the water as soon as he was able to hold his head up consistently (10 wks). We splashed, made bubbles on his tummy, and dunked gently under water together.
Really, the only concern at 3 1/2 months is the possibility of middle ear infections from water getting into his ears through his throat (through open eustacian tubes). In a cold climate, be sure her ears are really dry before you take her outside.
As she gets older, you MUST teach her (and your other child) to NEVER go in the water unless mommy is there and says it's OK. Drowning is the #1 killer of children under age 12.

Answer 2

I take my grandchildren swimming in pools in Michigan at this time of the year they have no problem with the clorine. Kids dont get as cold as you do so they should be fine if cold get in the water-oh dont forget to use some drowning protection as two little ones at once unless there, are life guards.

Answer 3

Yes you can take her! Be confidant and smile alot when you start to get in the water with her so she doesn't pick up on any anxiety you have. She'll probably love it! Plus, the earlier a baby is introduced to pools the less likely she will develop a fear of it. Just be sure she is well bundled and dry when you go to leave!

Answer 4

i started taking my little girl swimming at about two months and she loved it! i checked with the cdoctor first and he said as long as the pool is cleaned properly, which 99% of them are, it's fine. as for the chlorine, her eyes did start to go a bit pink after a while, but it didn't seem to irritate her or get sore. let your baby be the judge and just go with the flo, i'm sure everything'll be fine. good luck and have fun x

Answer 5

Its perfectly fine. There are swim classes offered for even newborns... mommy and me classes that is of course. Infants/babies love water.. they feel like being back in the womb... actually the earlier you start the better, With the pool being a heated pool it will be great.

Make sure you dry her of well afterward, have her hair dry (if she has any yet) and bundle her up before going outside

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I agree with you. If you do take her, I wouldnt put her in the water. You never know how she will react to the chemicals!! That is awfully young. She's still so fragile and delicate. I wouldnt take her.


Plus, it may be very loud with other children in there. If you insist on taking her, make sure you wash her off thoroughly before you leave. Also, make sure that you are attentive to her cues and how she's doing.

Answer 8

as long as baby had all injections that's what we are told here in England and you can ask the club what the chlorine level is.and only take baby in for 15 mins more then that your baby will feel the cold

Answer 9

swimmingis good for babies-keep in mind that they can't swim as long as you and get cold quickly. i would take her but keep an eye on her temperature a lot. and make sure she is totally dry before going outside-hair mostly. bring a hat for her too

Answer 10

By the time my son was 6months old he was a perfect swimmer.He is now 18 life guards in summer and can swim like a fish.I am not a good swimmer.When my son was 1-2-3 I would have trusted him with my life in the water.Good luck.