When Can You Take A Baby To The Beach
Camila Farah
Many babies dislike having sand stuck to them and get upset every time this happens.
In fact as long as your baby is healthy getting some fresh air can be great for mom and baby if you take a few precautions. A baby s immune system is very vulnerable during this time and contaminated water may make them more likely to become sick. There s no need to wait until your baby is immunised. You will need to keep them in the shade and dressed lightly.
When i brought my first baby to the beach i was so nervous and bought all kinds of sun protective gear. Below just 8 of the reasons to get your baby out of the air conditioned sterile playrooms and into the sand and sun. Bring a bucket and shovel set so baby can explore the shapes and textures of sand water shells and seaweed. According to the aap babies under six months old should not use sunscreen or be exposed to the sun at all.
To keep your newborn safe keep them away from ocean water until they are over two months old. Beaches can be a treasure trove for the forager but there must be limits to what you can take home a 5 year old girl rock pooling in devon. For extra fun bring a watering can some bath toys or small cars and trucks. Cool bag with water and food.
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Splurge if you can if your pre baby camping style was minimalist sleeping on the ground cooking on a backpacking stove and cramming into a tiny tent it s time to move on up in the world. However your baby can go swimming at any time from birth although most baby swimming classes start at around six weeks. If you re keen for your baby to be introduced to swimming before he is six weeks old your partner or someone else can take him to a warm baby pool. Use a mesh laundry bag for beach toys.
It is not recommended for babies under two months old to swim in lakes rivers pools or oceans. When taking a walk or going to the park use a stroller with shade and check to make sure the baby isn t in direct sunlight at any time. Beach babies are not only adorably photogenic see below but exposing them to the beach also introduces a whole slew of developmental benefits.
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