https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 16:43:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-219727 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:36:00 +0000 MsMini 219727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: He took a little while to get comfortable, and then he did. He was a bit fussy at first, but but he time we left he was comfortable enough to push away from us, and we would move him around in the water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-219585 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:23:19 +0000 eastportbride 219585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with Skibobrown--it really depends on when YOU are comfortable. At the private swim school my family works at, the staff members' kids usually start between 4-6 weeks, some even earlier, but I'd say the majority of "students" start mommy &amp; me classes around 3 months. My daughter was 3 months when we first took her in our neighborhood pool, and I am not worried about the chlorine, although I do rinse her off in the outdoor shower before we go home! I think the AAP doesn't recommend infant swimming until 6 months because they are concerned about water intoxication, but if you are properly watching and interacting with your child in the water and making sure they aren't drinking it, I don't think there is anything to worry about. We dunk my daughter's face in for a second (1-2-3 eyes wet!) approximately 4-5 times per 20-30 minute session in the water so she will retain her dive reflex and learn to hold her breath. She's been doing this for about 2 weeks now and sticks out her tongue--doesn't swallow any water. We've seen no skin issues, and I'm sure she's not drinking much, if any. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218815 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:52:52 +0000 winniebee 218815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsMini: Did he like the pool? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218814 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:52:31 +0000 winniebee 218814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents have a pool and I was thinking of taking DS in it soon (he's 8 weeks). We're going to be there this weekend and it's going to be HOT so maybe will try then. He likes the bath so I figure he will probably like the pool and I know my mom doesn't over chlorinate the pool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218617 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:36:54 +0000 looch 218617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ten months when we started baby swimming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218612 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:34:36 +0000 Sammyfab 218612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was in a chlorinated pool for the first time at 3.5 months but he doesn't have any skin issues. My DH actually dunked him underwater last weekend (@4.5 months) and he did great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218545 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:52:40 +0000 MsMini 218545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just took Sawyer last weekend at 10 weeks. Our doctor actually saw us there and didn't seem bothered! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218543 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:51:52 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 218543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yes, it is a family member's pool and only three people use it regularly (adults) so I doubt it is overchlorinated. Think I might go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218541 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:50:41 +0000 purrpletulips 218541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD didn't get into a chlorinated pool until she was over a year old but that was because we didn't have easy access to one. I think it would depend upon the pool and how chlorinated it is, if it was a family member or close friend's pool and they didn't over chlorinate then I would probably be much more comfortable than a public pool since they often over chlorinate to compensate the extra umm, water, that LOs put into it. I used to do water aerobics at a local rec center and ended up with burning eyes, a severely faded bathing suit and chemical burns on my arms/legs because of how heavily they chlorinated during swim lesson season. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218530 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:46:56 +0000 Rubies 218530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was 5 months when she first went into the pool and it was fine. Even with her eczema, she was okay. Just thoroughly wash/rinse/moisturize after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218520 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:34:14 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 218520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay. LO is 2 months and I have already used sunscreen on her multiple times. I didn't know if the chlorine could have any affect on her or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218514 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:29:41 +0000 skibobrown 218514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi said we could do it at 3 months, but I've heard really varied recommendations. I think ultimately it comes down to what you're comfortable with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218512 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:29:22 +0000 autumnlove 218512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my LO into a pool when she was 4 and a half months. Our doctor said it was fine and said sunscreen was ok before 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-can-i-take-my-lo-into-a-chlorinated-pool#post-218504 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:25:30 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 218504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does she have to be a certain age before she goes in a chlorinated pool? When did you take your LO into one? </p>