Can I Dip My 2 Month Old in a Public Pool ?

Yes, but she's too young for sun screen (it's not recommended under 6 months). So find only shaded areas for her and if there's no shaded pool area, I wouldn't take her at all.

Do they have a kiddie pool? If so, I would do that first, just to keep the commotion down around her. But, yeah, dip her in the pool. You give her baths so I don't see a lot of difference.

Have fun!

Yes, she will be fine in the pool. Just make sure it's not too cold, Then a bath to clean her off when you get home. Enjoy! :)

Here is information I pulled straight from my pediatrician, Dr. Brian Thornburg's, website.

He makes reference to infants in the pool when sharing pool safety.
"a. Install a fence at least four-feet high around all four sides of the pool. The fence should not have openings or protrusions that a young child could use to get over, under, or through.
b. Make sure pool gates open out from the pool, and self-close and self-latch at a height children can't reach.
c. Never leave children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment.
d. Keep rescue equipment (a shepherd's hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool. Choose a shepherd’s hook and other rescue equipment made of fiberglass or other materials that do not conduct electricity.
e. Avoid inflatable swimming aids such as "floaties." They are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security.
f. Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within arm's length, providing "touch supervision." "

According to him, your baby can and should be wearing sunscreen. "The two main recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun exposure, and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of sunscreen with at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor) to small areas, such as the infant's face and the back of the hands. If an infant gets sunburn, apply cold compresses to the affected area. I recommend Blue Lizard brand."

You can check out his articles for yourself if you'd like (http://www.thornburgpediatrics.com/articles/summer_safety...) and he's very open to answering questions (____@____.com).

Sure! She will love it. Most babies love the feel of water, just rinse the chlorine off when you get her out (or home if the pool doesnt have a rinse off area)

Of course! But she's much too young for sunscreen so be VERY careful of the amt. of time she's exposed--hat is a MUST!
Personally, I'd just get a baby pool at home b/c she will be able to be there for so little time.

I wouldn't... That is something that, I personally, would not do until 6 months or more, if I did at all. No fun for you now, I know, but that's just my personal thoughts. Also, I should point out that my logic has absolutely nothing to do with drowning risk, but more the germ factor of a public pool. But I have no evidence to backup my answer with - just what I would do (or not do, in this case).

PS - Per the answer below: I live in Florida too, and I just wouldn't do it...

My initial concerns have already been addressed by others...sunscreen & chlorine being the top of the list.

I have not seen anyone mention my biggest concern. Since you are talking about a Public pool you need to take into consideration the other patron's health as well. If your baby has a bowel movement while in the pool. The other people can get really sick. You should notify the lifeguard and they would need to shut down the pool for several hours to clean it.

I know this because of the years I worked at a Disney resort. The code for this was AFR "accidental fecal release".

Swim diapers are usually mandatory for little ones who are not potty trained when in a public pool. However, I honestly do not know if they come in a size small enough for your infant. I seem to remember them in toddler sizes when my kids were little.

I personally get really aggravated when I bring my kids to the pool and then they can't go in because someone has their baby in the pool in a regular diaper. It's disappointing but not worth the risk.

Good luck with whatever you decide. Just wanted to give you all of the facts to consider.

I personally didn't even put my baby in our home pool until he was 6 months. Public pools use SO much chlorine, to combat the massive amount of germs in the water. Our skin can intake the water just like when we drink it..so whatever you put your baby in, is going to go through her system. I would wait until she is bigger...but I am really conservative with my kids, so take it for what it is worth!

I would ask your pediatrician. We were told 6 months, not because of the chlorine, but because of the shots.

I say NO!!!!! Wait intill the baby gets 6 months!

Some public pools do not allow babies in a pool. Check first with a manager or someone in charge. Otherwise, if the water is warm and you are sure the diaper is clean, then why not? You give your two month a bath, right? Same concept. Just make sure the water is warm and have a big towel handy for drying off quickly.

There are to many risks of infection to do this. Also, the chemicals they use in the public pools may be to harsh for her skin. I would try to get a sitter to keep my baby to go swimming. It would be best for both of you.

This is florida! What are we supposed to do? My son was in at about 2 months.

Yes she will be fine , I took my son to the pool when he was 10 weeks.

absolutely! Get them use to the water as soon as possible. My boys were in lessons by the time they were 5 or 6 months old!

I would really just ask your doctor. Mine told me that it's safer to use sunscreen than not. Just wash after possible sun exposure. And my daughter is only 6 weeks. They make baby sunscreen for that. So it's more of your own feelings, and your doctors instruction.