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My toddler girl is almost 2 and a half years old and she loves to swim. is it bad for her to swim in pools?

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Dr. Susumu Inoue answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

No. It is fine: Swimming in a well maintained chlorinated pool is more desirable than swimming in a lake or pond. It is cleaner, and safer for a child of that age. Make sure that an adult is always near to watch the toddler. Drowing occurs commonly with only a second of inattendance.

Answered 7/27/2013

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