Whenever you go to swimming pool, you often see parents bringing their babies to the swimming pool and introduce water to them. Now the question is “when can you bring you baby to go to into the swimming pool?”

Experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics said “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.” They said that even pristine looking pools may be a danger for infants. Pools can easily be contaminated with bacteria that cause diarrhea, which can be very dangerous for a young infant.

Moreover, before 6 months, your baby won’t be able to regulate his body temperature. Therefore, you need to make sure the water’s warm enough for him. 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.

In contrary, 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.

In conclusion, it is advisable to wait until your baby is at least 6 months old before you introduce them to swimming pools. Also, make sure that the water is not too cold and not too hot for the baby.

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