Swimming/Outdoor Time

[dramacat]

Our pediatrician said to keep LO in the shade as much as possible as sunscreen is not recommended till lo is 6 months old. She also recommended we keep as much skin covered as possible.

[mamabutt2]

I keep my LO in the shade, like what dramacat said, and he usually lets me know when he's over being outside. Usually it's like 30 minutes to an hour and then I think he gets overstimulated from everything and calms down once we go inside

[mels823]

We've been keeping LO in the shade and when we want to take her in the pool we make sure it is at a time of day when the shade covers the shallow end. She loves being in the pool!
We took her to an outdoor birthday celebration on Sunday and just made her a shady spot to lay on a blanket in the grass and she was very happy! She seemed to love the change of scenery. We're trying to stay away from sunscreen until 6 months. Obviously if it comes down to sunscreen or a sunburn we will definitely choose the sunscreen, even if it is a month or two early.

[hollydfromtn]

I'm so glad you asked this. I was just thinking about this today. DH's aunt and uncle live about 5 mins away and they have a salt water pool. I want to start taking DS over there soon.

[aggiebug]

I just want to say that even after 6 months shade is the best for protection (even for us) and sun screen should be used as a backup up protection. Yes I am sure everyone knows this but it is something worth repeating.

[miniwheat]

We spend a lot of time outside. DS stays in the shade as much as possible, I am already getting him used to wearing sunglasses and we avoid the hottest part of the day. I also watch him more carefully and make sure he isn't sweating or show any signs of being too hot or uncomfortable.

[dreemkin]

Watched for flushed cheeks too for heat.

[mamabisme]

May 25, 2015 19:20:15 GMT -5 dramacat said:

Our pediatrician said to keep LO in the shade as much as possible as sunscreen is not recommended till lo is 6 months old. She also recommended we keep as much skin covered as possible.

Our pediatrician said the same. We bought a canopy for the beach and a baby raft that has a cover for the pool. We're outside quite a bit but make sure DS is in the shade. If at home I take him inside for breaks or a nap if it seems like its getting to be too much stimulation for him.

[mmarie]

What do you guys like for swim diapers? Disposable? Reusable? Brand?

[tee]

We spend a lot of time outside. Try to stay in the shade, but if we do go in the sun, I try to limit it to 15 min or so. Usually LO is in a carrier, and is getting partly shaded anyway.

For swimming, I like to use long sleeve rash guards and a large brim sun hat. It's usually enough protection. We usually aren't in the pool for long at this age.