Pools & Babies

[LuckySalem]

Hi,

The weather is gorgeous and I'm going to buy a pool for us to sit in outside.

My DD is 5 months old. Do I still need to warm it? If so, What temp. I haven't really got any shade here so can I just put suncream on her? Should I chlorinate it or can she just go in with plain water.

I want to take her in naked (big 6ft fences) but again i'm worried bout the heat.

Anything I've missed?

[OnACaffieneHigh]

Consider buying tarp to cover it over night and when you aren't using it or the birds will help themselves. Sounds like a great idea

[LuckySalem]

Thanks caffiene. Do I need to worry about the temp of the water?

I was thinking of emptying it each night anyway. Or as close to everynight as I can. I don't want to waste water but I don't like the idea of her going into standing water (covered or not)

[lljkk]

mozzies will breed in it, so best to refresh daily.

Tap water is fine if refreshed daily. You could fill from hot + cold tap. Just a brief dip really for 5month old, as she mustn't be in sun long so I wouldnt worry much about temp.

[LuckySalem]

Ok - So as long as she's only in for say 1/2 hr at a time she'll be ok?
Should I put suncream on her? I've got some special babystuff that says ok after 3 months and is waterproof.

[PearTart]

Hi Lucky- you can get little pools (ideal for your DD's age) that have a built over sun shade, or get a cheap gazebo thing (£20 or less from DIY store)

At her age cold tap water would be too cold IMO, so add some hot. Babies need a certain amount of fat to keep warm but should be ok at 5 mnths for 30mins or so.

[LuckySalem]

Oh, I'll have a look into that then, all I can find are "normal" pools. Cheapest is best but if I can find a sunshade one, then that'll do. lol

Can I just use a kettle of hot (we have to physically put the hot water on and it costs a bomb) to take the edge off it?