is it ok to take a 7 week old in the pool?

Question

its a girl and she is going to get a bath after

Answer 1

It really depends on you, but I do not think it's a good idea, especially if it's a public pool..baby might get infected because of the bacteria present in the water.. baby is way too young and might get sick because young babies get cold easily...I think you shouldnt take the risk..better safe than sorry right?...

Answer 2

It isn't a good idea. There are risks associated with ear, eye, and naval infections. An infants skin is EXTREMELY sensitive to sunlight and chlorine, and all the other chemicals that are in pools. I would advise against this strongly.
But!, you can always call a pediatrician, They will let ya know straight up. Personally, I wouldn't even chance it.
Oh and let me add that it has been proven that babies that are comfortable with pools, are known to venture to them when the adults aren't looking. Just because they aren't afraid of it. Just check up on it. You can always call a pediatrician. If you do put her in the pool, make it really short.

Answer 3

personally- I wouldn't do it- all the chlorine and stuff. But I didn't give any of my babies full baths until 3 months. I would just sponge bathe them. So my point is if you don't think it would be a problem then go with it.

Answer 4

I think it would be OK. but make sure you put sunscreen on, make her/him wear a hat to cover the eyes, and don't stay in the pool for too long, might get cold. And don't stay in the sun too long either, could get heat stroke. If you are really worried call your pediatrician to be sure.
If your baby starts screaming, I'd get out of the pool.

Answer 5

If you stop and think about it, she'll be very uncomfortable in that cold water. Plus chlorine is awfully burning for newborn skin and eyes. She could get a urinary tract infection which would be a horrible nightmare. And lastly, some poop could leak from her diaper, causing a risk of bacteria for the other swimmers.
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Answer 6

i put our son in the pool for the first time at 6 weeks. he loved it and cried when we took him out. we didnt keep him in very long, maybe 5 or 6 minutes due to the sun and chemicals in the pool. i wouldnt keep her in for long or take her in very often. try not to get any water on the face or in mouth, eyes, and ears. and DEF give a bath afterwards.....hope she enjoys it!

Answer 7

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.)

Answer 8

From a safety standpoint, sure. The chlorine might be very irritating though. If he's recovering from a circumcision, I would wait until it's fully healed.

Answer 9

You could but there could be some potential problems. Big kids splashing you and your baby, chlorine may irritate or cause a rash on your babies skin, water may be very cold and it could be loud and over stimulating for your baby.

Answer 10

i don't think that's a good idea the chemicals will be to strong for her skin, and the smell. to much sun won't be good either.