Baby's and swimming pools.
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Baby's and swimming pools.
Ok I'm new to all this baby stuff so here goes. We have booked a holiday in Spain (September)and the villa has it's own pool - she will be 9 months old by then. Is it safe to take her in the pool with regards to ear infections etc. I would have thought you should keep them as dry as poss from the neck up ??
25 March 2008, 02:04 PM
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no mate, shouldnt be an issue as long as the chroline levels are not too high and its pretty clean. Let the little one have some fun, get a little baby ring/boat whilst you are there and let her good mental 
oh and dunk her a few times for good measure
oh and dunk her a few times for good measure
25 March 2008, 02:09 PM
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My little one has been going swimming since she was 10 weeks old. It is an organised baby swimming session teaching basic survival etc. By 9 months old you could dunk her to the bottom of the pool, let go and she will surface herself and grab hold of you.
Let them enjoy it.
Let them enjoy it.
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My little one went first went in at 3 months and has been in a few more times after, no problem 
This is christmas day at 6 months old, just make sure you get the magic waterproof nappy! (one pound each!)
This is christmas day at 6 months old, just make sure you get the magic waterproof nappy! (one pound each!)
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25 March 2008, 02:20 PM
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My 1 year old lad has been in a few times now, no problems.
Although the last swim we had I dunked him straight in and he wasn't keen on it at all and cried for a good few minutes
Although the last swim we had I dunked him straight in and he wasn't keen on it at all and cried for a good few minutes
25 March 2008, 03:42 PM
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my baby spent all summer bobbing round the pool in the garden....makes bath easier as they arent fussed about water in the eyes (although it makes no difference to how good a swimmer they turn out to be so dont think it will fast track the kid into school galas!)
25 March 2008, 04:37 PM
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Shouldn't be a problem, my eldest paddled in the Tarn river in France at 10 weeks old
Seriously, though, DO, DO, DO, DO, supervise her at all times.
French law now has it that all pools must have fences with childproof gates, or an alarmed perimeter, but there are still one or two deaths a year
Alcazar
Seriously, though, DO, DO, DO, DO, supervise her at all times.
French law now has it that all pools must have fences with childproof gates, or an alarmed perimeter, but there are still one or two deaths a year
Alcazar
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She will be watched all the time, I am also buying a portable room alarm as well as she has her own room and I am always worried about someone breaking in.
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Yep, my son has been in the water since only a few months old, literally threw him in, 
After a few times, there confidence just builds.
Also threw him down one of those water slides when he was nervous about it, (his mum was at the bottom
) Couldnt keep him off of it after that.
Has been going to swimming classes weekely since about 1 year old, (he is nearly 9 now).
After a few times, there confidence just builds.
Also threw him down one of those water slides when he was nervous about it, (his mum was at the bottom
) Couldnt keep him off of it after that. Has been going to swimming classes weekely since about 1 year old, (he is nearly 9 now).
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also, whats with the room alarm? are you in a dodgy place or something? do you use one at home?
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Try and keep a sun hat on her even when in the pool. Some parents might question why she needs her own room? I guess space is limited in your own quarters? dl
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Good question! I have had a quick look on Google ( as my Sister-In-Law is having a baby and I can pass on the advice to her!!) and copied & pasted the relevant bits..
Getting your baby used to water early is important from a safety point of view and it's great fun too. "Your child won't be co-ordinated enough to learn to swim properly until he is two or three, but you can get him to feel confident and relaxed in the water and make swimming a fun way to exercise for both of you."
When can I start swimming with my baby?
Parents used to be advised to wait until their baby had had their immunisations at two, three and four months before they took their babies swimming. But government health experts no longer believe this is necessary, so it's really up to you when you start taking your baby to the pool. "There are no medical grounds for waiting until your baby is immunised. However, most pools start classes at around 12 weeks," says Libby Tucker, a swimming teacher who specialises in parent and child .
Introducing Baby to Water
When you first get in the pool, make sure that your baby's face is close to yours and that you have eye contact, holding him close to you. As you both relax and feel more confident you can extend your arms and swish your baby around.
Let your baby splash and play with his bath toys -- throw one a few feet across the pool and 'zoom' him through the water to retrieve it.
• Put your mouth under water and show your baby how to blow bubbles. This is an important lesson for babies to learn, as they can't inhale water if they are blowing. For young babies, blow a toy across the water and get him to blow it back, or at least mimic you blowing.
• When he can sit up, usually at around six months, sit your baby on the side of the pool and sing Humpty Dumpty. When you get to the line "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall", lift him down into the water with a splash.
• Lay him on his back with his head resting on your shoulder. Encourage him to kick his legs.
• According to Libby Tucker, it's safe to dip your baby under the water for a second or two -- some research shows that young babies don't inhale when under water -- but you may feel more confident doing this under the guidance of a trained baby swimming teacher.
What precautions do I need to take?
To keep your baby safe while swimming:
• Check that the temperature of the pool is between 84 degrees F and 86 degrees F -- if necessary, the swimming pool attendants can check it for you.
• As soon as your baby starts to shiver, get him out of the pool and wrap him up warmly.
• Start off with sessions of 10 minutes and build up to 20 minutes. If your baby is under one, avoid staying in for longer than 30 minutes.
• If your baby has a cold or seems unwell, avoid going swimming.
• If your baby has a skin complaint, check with your GP to make sure that the chlorine won't irritate his skin.
Make sure the baby wears water resistant sun cream and a hat to protect from the heat.
Getting your baby used to water early is important from a safety point of view and it's great fun too. "Your child won't be co-ordinated enough to learn to swim properly until he is two or three, but you can get him to feel confident and relaxed in the water and make swimming a fun way to exercise for both of you."
When can I start swimming with my baby?
Parents used to be advised to wait until their baby had had their immunisations at two, three and four months before they took their babies swimming. But government health experts no longer believe this is necessary, so it's really up to you when you start taking your baby to the pool. "There are no medical grounds for waiting until your baby is immunised. However, most pools start classes at around 12 weeks," says Libby Tucker, a swimming teacher who specialises in parent and child .
Introducing Baby to Water
When you first get in the pool, make sure that your baby's face is close to yours and that you have eye contact, holding him close to you. As you both relax and feel more confident you can extend your arms and swish your baby around.
Let your baby splash and play with his bath toys -- throw one a few feet across the pool and 'zoom' him through the water to retrieve it.
• Put your mouth under water and show your baby how to blow bubbles. This is an important lesson for babies to learn, as they can't inhale water if they are blowing. For young babies, blow a toy across the water and get him to blow it back, or at least mimic you blowing.
• When he can sit up, usually at around six months, sit your baby on the side of the pool and sing Humpty Dumpty. When you get to the line "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall", lift him down into the water with a splash.
• Lay him on his back with his head resting on your shoulder. Encourage him to kick his legs.
• According to Libby Tucker, it's safe to dip your baby under the water for a second or two -- some research shows that young babies don't inhale when under water -- but you may feel more confident doing this under the guidance of a trained baby swimming teacher.
What precautions do I need to take?
To keep your baby safe while swimming:
• Check that the temperature of the pool is between 84 degrees F and 86 degrees F -- if necessary, the swimming pool attendants can check it for you.
• As soon as your baby starts to shiver, get him out of the pool and wrap him up warmly.
• Start off with sessions of 10 minutes and build up to 20 minutes. If your baby is under one, avoid staying in for longer than 30 minutes.
• If your baby has a cold or seems unwell, avoid going swimming.
• If your baby has a skin complaint, check with your GP to make sure that the chlorine won't irritate his skin.
Make sure the baby wears water resistant sun cream and a hat to protect from the heat.
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i have a 10 week old son and we often take him to the local swimming baths, not sure if that is quite the same as abroad but we have had no problems whatsoever.
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I have a staffie at home he keeps us all safe.
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Good question! I have had a quick look on Google ( as my Sister-In-Law is having a baby and I can pass on the advice to her!!) and copied & pasted the relevant bits..
Getting your baby used to water early is important from a safety point of view and it's great fun too. "Your child won't be co-ordinated enough to learn to swim properly until he is two or three, but you can get him to feel confident and relaxed in the water and make swimming a fun way to exercise for both of you."
When can I start swimming with my baby?
Parents used to be advised to wait until their baby had had their immunisations at two, three and four months before they took their babies swimming. But government health experts no longer believe this is necessary, so it's really up to you when you start taking your baby to the pool. "There are no medical grounds for waiting until your baby is immunised. However, most pools start classes at around 12 weeks," says Libby Tucker, a swimming teacher who specialises in parent and child .
Introducing Baby to Water
When you first get in the pool, make sure that your baby's face is close to yours and that you have eye contact, holding him close to you. As you both relax and feel more confident you can extend your arms and swish your baby around.
Let your baby splash and play with his bath toys -- throw one a few feet across the pool and 'zoom' him through the water to retrieve it.
• Put your mouth under water and show your baby how to blow bubbles. This is an important lesson for babies to learn, as they can't inhale water if they are blowing. For young babies, blow a toy across the water and get him to blow it back, or at least mimic you blowing.
• When he can sit up, usually at around six months, sit your baby on the side of the pool and sing Humpty Dumpty. When you get to the line "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall", lift him down into the water with a splash.
• Lay him on his back with his head resting on your shoulder. Encourage him to kick his legs.
• According to Libby Tucker, it's safe to dip your baby under the water for a second or two -- some research shows that young babies don't inhale when under water -- but you may feel more confident doing this under the guidance of a trained baby swimming teacher.
What precautions do I need to take?
To keep your baby safe while swimming:
• Check that the temperature of the pool is between 84 degrees F and 86 degrees F -- if necessary, the swimming pool attendants can check it for you.
• As soon as your baby starts to shiver, get him out of the pool and wrap him up warmly.
• Start off with sessions of 10 minutes and build up to 20 minutes. If your baby is under one, avoid staying in for longer than 30 minutes.
• If your baby has a cold or seems unwell, avoid going swimming.
• If your baby has a skin complaint, check with your GP to make sure that the chlorine won't irritate his skin.
Make sure the baby wears water resistant sun cream and a hat to protect from the heat.
Getting your baby used to water early is important from a safety point of view and it's great fun too. "Your child won't be co-ordinated enough to learn to swim properly until he is two or three, but you can get him to feel confident and relaxed in the water and make swimming a fun way to exercise for both of you."
When can I start swimming with my baby?
Parents used to be advised to wait until their baby had had their immunisations at two, three and four months before they took their babies swimming. But government health experts no longer believe this is necessary, so it's really up to you when you start taking your baby to the pool. "There are no medical grounds for waiting until your baby is immunised. However, most pools start classes at around 12 weeks," says Libby Tucker, a swimming teacher who specialises in parent and child .
Introducing Baby to Water
When you first get in the pool, make sure that your baby's face is close to yours and that you have eye contact, holding him close to you. As you both relax and feel more confident you can extend your arms and swish your baby around.
Let your baby splash and play with his bath toys -- throw one a few feet across the pool and 'zoom' him through the water to retrieve it.
• Put your mouth under water and show your baby how to blow bubbles. This is an important lesson for babies to learn, as they can't inhale water if they are blowing. For young babies, blow a toy across the water and get him to blow it back, or at least mimic you blowing.
• When he can sit up, usually at around six months, sit your baby on the side of the pool and sing Humpty Dumpty. When you get to the line "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall", lift him down into the water with a splash.
• Lay him on his back with his head resting on your shoulder. Encourage him to kick his legs.
• According to Libby Tucker, it's safe to dip your baby under the water for a second or two -- some research shows that young babies don't inhale when under water -- but you may feel more confident doing this under the guidance of a trained baby swimming teacher.
What precautions do I need to take?
To keep your baby safe while swimming:
• Check that the temperature of the pool is between 84 degrees F and 86 degrees F -- if necessary, the swimming pool attendants can check it for you.
• As soon as your baby starts to shiver, get him out of the pool and wrap him up warmly.
• Start off with sessions of 10 minutes and build up to 20 minutes. If your baby is under one, avoid staying in for longer than 30 minutes.
• If your baby has a cold or seems unwell, avoid going swimming.
• If your baby has a skin complaint, check with your GP to make sure that the chlorine won't irritate his skin.
Make sure the baby wears water resistant sun cream and a hat to protect from the heat.
Cheers for that Ginge
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