Advice from Dr. Gordon
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We will take our children in our pool once they are at least 4 months old and weigh 12 pounds or more. Make sure the pool is warm and is chemically balanced. Young children have more surface area per pound than adults and cannot tolerate cool water or a prolonged swim. I am unaware of any national guideline concerning this issue.
Written April 2010 by
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