National Baby Swimming Week 2023 runs between the 3rd and 9th of October 2023, so it’s time to focus on the fun your tots can have splashing around in the pool. Swimming is great for babies – as well as being terrific fun – as even before they can walk, they can get a full-body workout as they move independently in the water in the cutest way possible!
Strengthening their little hearts, lungs, arms and legs, water-based exercise can even help with coordination, as well as helping to keep Mum and Dad fit! However, if your child has eczema, does that mean they can’t get involved? Is swimming with eczema advisable, particularly as most pools contain chlorine?
Can I Take My Baby Swimming if They Have Eczema ?
A number of different irritants can cause an eczema flare-up, and chlorine-rich swimming pool water is part of that group. Swimming in water containing chlorine and eczema can lead to dryness and irritation. However, it’s not the case with everyone, as each person’s eczema can react differently in this kind of situation.
The pH levels of swimming pools can vary, too, with higher levels of chlorine and other sanitising chemicals potentially causing problems. If you’re a parent with a child who has eczema swimming pool visits are a concern. That said, eczema and swimming aren’t mutually exclusive, as there are ways to minimise any potential irritation.
The Best Barrier Cream For Swimming With Eczema
One of the main ways babies with eczema and swimming can go together is through the use of barrier creams (a.k.a. emollient creams) often prescribed by your GP. These greasy products can keep the chlorine at bay while your baby is having fun in the water, as they create a film that seals in moisture at the same time.
It’s also a good idea to limit the time they spend in the pool to around 30 minutes, if possible, and give them a good washdown for at least 30 seconds after pool time has finished. This will ensure the barrier cream doesn’t have time to wash off and leave your baby unprotected.
Enjoy National Baby Swimming Week 2023 to its Fullest!
So, as we’ve seen, you can enjoy National Baby Swimming Week 2023 with your tot, as swimming with eczema is possible with just a couple of precautions. Furthermore, you can ensure that your baby’s eczema is effectively managed between pool visits with Happy Skin eczema TENCEL™/cotton clothing that’s proven to offer relief for childhood eczema.
If you’d like to know more about the gentle way the innovative DreamSkin coating on every Happy Skin can restore the skin’s ability to regulate moisture levels and break the eczema scratch itch cycle, please take a moment to browse our website. All that remains to be said is that we hope you have a great time with your little one in celebration of this important event.