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Kids' swimming: Keep health risks at bay
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Can babies or toddlers wear diapers in the water?
Is it risky for children to swallow pool water?
Can children who have casts go swimming?
Can children swim if they have ear tubes?
What's the best way to prevent swimmer's ear?
What about red eyes after swimming?
What's the best age to begin swimming lessons?
Can children swim when they're sick or have cuts and scrapes?
Is it OK to swim right after eating?
Are hot tubs safe for children?
Are hot tubs safe for children?
Young children can quickly become overheated in a hot tub or spa. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) do not recommend children under 5 years use a hot tub or spa. If you allow your child to use a hot tub or spa, keep the visit supervised and brief, and don't allow your child to put his or her head underwater. Long hair can get caught in an uncovered hot tub grate and cause drowning.
