Emily Chan
Even a clean pool may still have bacteria in it, and babies under two months old have immune systems that are particularly vulnerable. When your infant ingests the water, it can cause them to have diarrhea, and obviously, poop in a pool isn’t good for anybody at any age.
Swim diapers are always a necessity for children who are not yet potty trained, but even then, the diapers can only do so much toward preventing fecal matter from contaminating the pool.
If you do take your baby into the water, here are a few safe swimming tips to follow. First of all, never leave your baby alone or under the care of another young child. Children who are 12 to 36 months old are at the highest risk of drowning.
It only takes an inch of water and a few seconds for a child to drown, and it often happens silently. AAP suggests practicing “touch supervision,” which means that you should stay within arm’s reach of your baby whenever they are in or near water.
Furthermore, don’t keep an infant in the pool for more than ten minutes at first. After coming out of the pool, wrap them in a blanket or towel immediately. And finally, rinse your baby off with clean water when you’ve finished swimming to prevent any skin irritations.
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