Can I take 14 month old in a hot tub?

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We’re glamping this week and there’s a hot tub. If it’s 37 degrees, can we take 14 month old DS in there? I wasn’t sure what the rules are after they turn one, if it’s bath temperature, sorry if it’s dumb!

Absolutely do not. You could perhaps bring a small paddling pool with some warm water in, but not the hot tub. It's not dumb though, it's good you checked!

@DumplingsAndStew yeah we regularly flush her head down the loo. It's an efficient way of washing her hair 🤷🏼‍♀️

I don’t actually think this is a silly question...

I’m assuming for your own home hot tub that only you and your family use and at a safe temperature - I would say it’s fine.

For a multi use hot tub I would say no - more the bacteria than anything.

The advice is no, it’s not the same as a swimming pool as no pool is that hot

I wish they were though as it would save dd (and I ) shivering with blue lips after about 15 minutes. Plus you can turn them down

@JackieTheFart

Honestly if it’s not too hot, then how different are they from a pool in bacteria and chemical terms?!

not by much. because of higher temperature the free chlorine amount is supposed to be a bit higher for hot tubs, but the pH is the same. the tester strips show what you need to adjust to get optimum water quality.

one of things we use is actually called "pool & spa cleaner".
and we use chlorine tablets - again same as for pools.

They seem to be quite different from a pool in bacteria and chemical terms.

There is a lot less water in them than in a pool and they do get things from outdoor falling in (ants, leaves...). Have one filter, like about half a toilet roll size, and in theory this should be changed once a month, compared to many more in a pool with a pump. Very surprised at the huge amount of chlorine it can apparently take in that volume of water though. If the water is warmer (above about 32), the chlorine will dissolve more easily but it can just as well get caught in the filter as grainy white mush if it hasn't due to cooler temperatures. If the chlorine reading on tests drops down very low, which can sometimes happen overnight, it indicates that there's something quite nasty that's taking more chlorine to deal with.

I got a tub a few months ago. I like them. I'd like it cooler than 40 degrees but then found the chlorine paradox out. It did lead to a mild rash in DD. The novelty is wearing off big time.

If you take the little one in, I'd recommend just a short paddle and splash about.

The misinformation on here is shocking.

A hot tub, at 37c and without bubbles on is absolutely fine for the vast majority of people. Babies included for a brief visit. If you hire a birthing pool, that is all it is. A hot tub without bubbles and loads of babies are born in them. A hot tub will either have chlorine or bromine in it to prevent bacterial growth. Again, for most people it causes zero reactions. My 6 person hot tub has 6g of chlorine granules a day out in it. I test twice daily to make sure the water is bacteria free and Crystal clear.

Properly looked after Hot tubs are not disease riddled cholera swamps that are half filled with jizz. Regardless of what the MN Pearl clutchers tend think!

I thought it was ok over about 5, from what I’ve heard. I’d be reluctant to put a baby in.

People talking about wee... you know swim nappies don't stop the wee from getting out, right? They just stop the poo. Children in pools with swim nappies on are peeing into the pool water.

I think a quick dip at 37 degrees would be fine. I wouldn’t have him in there any longer than 5 mins though - I get very hot in them!

We have a hot tub and our boy has been in it since 6 months old. He loves it! We set it to 37.5 degrees

Children in pools with swim nappies on are peeing into the pool water.

So are some of the adults. I know which I'd prefer!

I used to take my daughter in one (private one) when she was a baby (and my eldest a toddler). She liked it more than the pool as it was bath temperature.

Well I'm obviously a dreadful mother. My 3 and 1 year old go in our hot tub at 37 degrees regularly. They love it. We bought it in lockdown so my youngest could experience "swimming". We check the levels and keep it clean and topped up with chlorine. I think they are safer in that than in a swimming pool.

I really can't understand the horror so many people are showing. I am pretty risk averse but I have no issue with 30 mins in a well maintained hot tub.

Ive done it, it was perfectly fine.

You have to be extremely attentive of course! Always hold them

Noooo not in a dirty sex pond

The hysteria on here is really funny.

Like anything they are pros and cons and situations and situations…

Scenario 1
30 mins in a 40deg poorly maintained, germ ridden, public hot tub, allowing the 14 month old to sit on own seat and drink the water…

Obviously not.

Scenario 2
5-10 mins sitting on a parents knee body half out the water, in a 37deg hot tub with no bubbles, very well maintained and chemicals looked after by a competent person. Child given a drink immediately after coming out. Obviously fine.

[quote diddlediddle]@DumplingsAndStew yeah we regularly flush her head down the loo. It's an efficient way of washing her hair 🤷🏼‍♀️[/quote]
#lifehack

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Absolutely not ! Kudos to you for checking though as I have seen others put babies in hot tubs and they either get violently sick or overheat.

Just read some of the other posts on here and can’t believe that some parents are so irresponsible, the advice from manufacturers is clear.

The hysteria on here is really funny
Yeah it would so soooo fucking funny if the 14 month old got skin burns or internal overheating. Really hilarious

the advice from manufacturers is clear
Yes, no under 5s. What is so difficult to understand. Its clear, and the reasons are clear. You baby could be harmed. Why risk it at all. All these posts saying cool the hot tub, only leave them in 5 mins, only dangle the left leg in, give them a drink afterwards etc etc etc. Why the fuck? Why not just not take the risk with your baby FFS

Yeah it would so soooo fucking funny if the 14 month old got skin burns or internal overheating. Really hilarious

Skin burns and internal over heating from a hot tub set to normal body temperature - yes hysteria indeed. Manufacturers state blanket guidance based on the normal operating temperatures of 40 odd degrees with a massive safety net like most things. Have you never given a 2 year old a toy that said 3 plus or a baby snack that had an older age suggestion. It's ok to use your discretion

The advice I was given is 15 minutes per year.

So, if a child is 1, they can go in for 15 minutes then they need to come out for around an hour before they can go back in.

If a child is 2, they can go in for 30 minutes then they need to come out for around an hour before they can go back in.

And so on.

Also, you need to keep them hydrated.

@cocoloco987

Hold on, Isn't that the low, slow, cooking temperature for the ideal soft boiled egg?

That depends - can you cook an egg slowly by popping it under your arm pit and will it cook a bit quicker if you're running a fever?

No you can't. You might be able to hatch a chick under your armpit.