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When is it safe for a newborn baby to go in a swimming pool?
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4-6months: It may be safer to introduce your baby to water in the bathtub with full supervision of course. Have fun!
Answered 9/2/2013
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Not recommended: While we may see some infants 'swimming' in a pool on you-tube-as a pediatrician and neonatologist-it is too risky. No rush to learn to swim. Wait till 1-2 yrs of age. Better to be safe. Want to avoid any risks if you come.
Answered 9/8/2013
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