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can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« on: July 18, 2008, 14:42:00 pm »
hi

I am planning to go with my Lo in a couple of months to Australia.
She will be around 6 months then and i was wondering if it is OK to enter the ocean with her. Also, what kind of equipment would i need for her to get in the water ( swimming pool or ocean)

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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2008, 14:55:48 pm »
Hi there, I think it would be fine to take her in the ocean.  We took swimming lessons with DS a couple weeks ago and I just carried him in the water.  There are also little floaties they can sit in which could be nice because you have your hands more free

http://www.target.com/Swimways-Baby-Spring-Float-Canopy/dp/B000C9DYPM/sr=1-7/qid=1216392884/ref=sr_1_7/601-8320197-0548156?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Ababy%20floats&page=1

You could always just sit her in the surf with you right behind her so she can splash when it goes in and out :)

Have a great vacation! :)
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2008, 07:29:27 am »
Thanks for the advice!

The links are quite usefull, I'll see if i can find something like this in Belgium.

Angela- looking forward for a sunny holliday  8)
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2008, 20:50:55 pm »
Just a quick addition...you might want to bring a small pair of sunglasses for your daughter.  I took E to the beach for the first time last week, and he screamed his head off until I popped some sunglasses on him.  Seems the glare of the sun off the sand hurt his eyes, poor bub!
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2008, 20:54:28 pm »
I was going to suggest a floatie too . Have a great time .

p.s I can't remember the reasons too well but it's not advised to use sunglasses on LO's . Will ask the member that was advised by her optician not to use them .
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2008, 20:57:27 pm »
Ryan's Mum, if you can remember why not to use sunglasses on LO's, please let me know.  We visit E's aunt in Florida quite often, and I would like to be able to go to the beach while we're there!  In the meantime, I'll ask the ped. at his well baby check next week.
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2008, 20:59:53 pm »
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2008, 10:17:12 am »
hello Ladies,

I am from Belgium and will ask my doctor tomorrow about sunglasses. But i am always looking for a second opinion. What are the Doctors in your countries say about babies and Sunglasses? From what age can a baby wear sunglases ( is there a minimum age?)

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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2008, 10:22:13 am »
I think it has to be the right ones. There is a danger that the sunglasses (like cheap ones) don't have the proper protection and DS would glare in the sun and damage his eyes.

I'd also ask a good optician, they'll know which ones.

have a great time  :-*
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2008, 10:31:06 am »
Interested to hear what the optician/ped says about the sunglasses.

Where in Australia are you going? and when?
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2008, 20:04:31 pm »
Just wanted to let you all know that our doctor said that sunglasses were a good idea for the beach (and for snow, for those of you who live in snowy climates).  She said that the glare off sand and snow can cause damage to LO's eyes that might not show an effect now, but could predispose him for cataracts and other problems later in life.  She said that, if he'll wear them, he should have them on.  She didn't have any opinions on brands or anything like that; if I can find something with UVA protection, to use those.  The teeny pair he received as a gift were from The Gap and had a UVA sticker on them, so we'll use those.  Interested to hear if anyone else received different information, though.
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2008, 11:31:34 am »
I just heard that you have to watch that there is a UVA sticker, otherwise, they are fine.

Hope you enjoy your trip!
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Re: can a 6m old go in the ocean?
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2008, 11:15:46 am »
We're going to do the East coast for 5 weeks.
due to my great memory, i managed to mix up the dates i needed to go to the doctor, so i missed the appointlent- thus could not ask about the sunglasses  :(- will do it next time

But we already bought a pair of baby sunglasses from Polaroid. check it out!
thanks everybody for all the help
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