my mother in law says not to take him the pool, but he loves it, it is not a public pool so there are no nasty germs from strangers and the clorine doesnt bother his skin...have you heard anything about not taking infants in a pool? (he is seven weeks old).
2007-08-31 06:53:54 · 29 answers · asked by babygurl 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
all your answers are very helpful it will hard to pick the best one
2007-08-31 07:13:04 · update #1
In my experience it should be just fine.....the earlier you start with your child in the water the better swimmer they become....remember it wasn't too long ago that your baby lived in water...
2007-08-31 06:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard anything bad about it. If it is not a public pool then it sounds like it would be okay, but I probably would not take a 7 week old in the pool. I wouldn't really have a reason, but it just would not be something I would think to do with a 7 week old.
2007-08-31 13:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by notthatiknow 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would definitely ask the pediatrician. I myself wouldn't but a 7 week old in a pool. My daughter is now almost for months and wouldn't put her in a pool yet. I would want to make sure she can sit up right. Good luck!
2007-08-31 14:14:34 · answer #3 · answered by Claudia-Elena's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take him in the pool.The clorine kills the germs.As long as you watch him in the pool everything will be ok. But, try not to put his head under water becuase he could get a ear ache.
2007-08-31 15:19:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my pediatrician about it when my daughter was 8 weeks and he said it is fine as long as they are only in there for short periods of time. Also watch out for the sun. It can be reflected off the water and cause a sunburn. My pediatrician also said it is fine to put small amounts of sunscreen on a baby as long as it is a baby sunscreen. Other than that have fun. My daughter loved it.
2007-08-31 14:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by ewbms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's o.k to take an infant to the pool, just be sure to stay in the shade. Do not put sun screen on the baby, they can not tolerate the chemicals until they are 6months old.
2007-08-31 14:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by almostready 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I took my children as infants to the pool and there were always lots of mothers with babies there. If he enjoys the pool, then let him go.
2007-08-31 13:59:37 · answer #7 · answered by blue eyes 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter LOVES the pool and always has. I don't think it should be a problem at all. Have fun, you get some great pics with babies in the pool!!
2007-08-31 14:00:50 · answer #8 · answered by Andrea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ok to take him as long as his cord and circ. has healed up. Remember the sun skin, make sure that it is one that is ok for babies. Rinse him off real well after getting out of the pool. And have fun.
2007-08-31 14:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by jbenishmlt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even pools that look pristine harbor dangers for infants. "For newborns younger than 2 months we really worry about immunity — how vulnerable babies are to illness — so I recommend that parents not take their young infants into swimming pools, lakes, the ocean, and so on," says Howard Reinstein, a pediatrician in Encino, California and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pools can easily be contaminated with bacteria that cause diarrhea, which can be very dangerous for a young infant.
Also, because your baby won't be able to regulate his body temperature until he's around 6 to 12 months old, you need to make sure the water's warm enough for him. "If the water feels chilly to you, it will be really cold for your baby," Dr. Reinstein says. The pool should be at least 84 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit for your baby to be comfortable. If he starts shivering, it's time to get out of the water. Too much heat can be a problem, too. Hot tubs, spas, and pools heated to more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit are off limits to children younger than 5. Young children overheat more quickly than adults and the high temperatures in hot tubs can cause a child's heart to race or pose other dangers..
Finally, think about water safety. Drowning and near drowning are leading causes of death and injury for young children. Keep the following safety tips in mind when you're around any body of water with your child..
• The AAP advises that you practice "touch supervision," meaning that an adult needs to be within arm's reach of an infant or toddler at all times in or near a pool or any body of water.
• Always hold your baby in the pool and don't go in water too deep for you to maintain firm footing.
• Teach your child to walk — not run — when he's near a pool and that he must never enter the water without an adult nearby to supervise.
• Get your child a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD) that fits properly and have him wear it at all times in and around water. (The U.S. Coast Guard publishes a list of manufacturers that make PFDs for young children on its Web site.)
2007-08-31 14:01:48 · answer #10 · answered by Chelsea ツ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even a public pool would have been fine as long as his umbilical cord is healed.
Most babies naturally love water - so anything that gets them active, and keeps them happy is a plus in my book - just watch you don't get water in his eyes that is the only real concern after the umbilical cord heals anyway .
Good luck and enjoy the swimming!
2007-08-31 14:01:31 · answer #11 · answered by Finchy 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋