There's nothing quite like warm summer days spent at the pool with your family. Whether you have a pool in your backyard, are on vacation staying at a hotel, or just taking a quick drive to your community or neighborhood pool, you're likely excited for your youngest one to join the fun.
While you are likely aware of pool safety, you might be wondering when a baby can go into a chlorine pool. Is it safe" How long do you have to wait until they are old enough" Here's what two medical professionals have to say about when a baby can start to enjoy swimming pools.

When can baby go in a chlorine pool"
Having a new baby during the summer is a very exciting time. No need to worry about the cold or getting bundled up. However, according to Dr. Whitney Casares, board-certified pediatrician, maternal child health expert, and author of Doing It All, you should probably wait until baby is at least six months old before putting them in a chlorine pool. ?Your baby needs to be able to hold their head up consistently without assistance to be able to avoid swallowing water.?
On the other hand, Dr. Hayley Goldbach, MD, board-certified dermatologist and nontoxic lifestyle expert, tells me there is no ?magic? age for when it?s safe for a baby to go into a chlorine pool. ?Many pediatricians recommend waiting until six months, but that has more to do with temperature regulation since babies have trouble regulating their body temperatures like older kids or adults.?
So, if your fiv...