When to bathe a baby in a pool
Do you want to put your baby in the pool but think it is too early? Find out what is the best time.
One of the great doubts that any parent who has a baby during the summer months has is the right time to put their child in the pool water. There are many doubts, either regarding the temperature of the water or the time that the little one can remain in the water. If you are one of those fathers or mothers, do not worry since at PregDream we help you answer these questions so that in this way you can enjoy the summer to the fullest with your wonderful baby. You will all have a great time!
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AT WHAT AGE CAN A BABY BE PUT IN THE POOL
Experts on the subject advise not to put the baby in a pool until he is 6 months old. The sun’s rays can be quite dangerous for the skin of the little one, so it is not advisable to put it in the water before that age. From 6 months, the father can start by putting his baby in a small inflatable pool and from a month or two put his own baby in the pool very carefully.
At the time of putting it in the pool, the father must take it continuously to avoid problems and avoid submerging the head. The sun should not hit the head directly and it is good to moisten it to prevent it from overheating.
SHOULD IT HAVE A FLOTATION SYSTEM?
Babies do not need any type of float as they are not effective at these ages. The father must hold the child at all times to avoid any type of accident in the water. Even if the little one manages to sit in the pool , do not ignore the danger and always have him held and held by the arms.
THE IDEAL POOL TEMPERATURE
If the pool water is too cold, the baby should not be bathed under any circumstances as there is a high risk of hypothermia. The sudden change in temperature from the outside to that of the pool can lead to syncope or fainting in the baby. To avoid this, it is good to take the little one and soak him a little or a little until he is gaining temperature and does not notice a sudden change in his body.
HOW LONG IS IT ADVISABLE FOR THE BABY TO BE IN THE WATER
A baby cannot spend as long in the water as an adult or a child. Anyway, everything depends on the temperature of the water and the environmental conditions outside. The ideal is a few minutes so that the little one can cool off and can enjoy a little of the water. As I have already mentioned above, the sun’s rays are quite harmful to the baby’s skin, so it cannot be exposed to the sun for too long.
Remember that when you take it out of the water you have to take a good towel and dry it well to avoid getting cold . If necessary, you should wrap up warmly until your body temperature is ideal. If the right thing is not done, there is a high risk that the baby will suffer a little hypothermia.
As you have seen, before the high temperatures typical of summer you can refresh your baby as long as you meet a series of guidelines. The baby is still very small and when it comes to putting it in the pool since you have to be very careful. As the months go by, you will be able to put it in the pool for longer and it will be able to enjoy much more in the water.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.