When can you first take a baby swimming?

[ClareC]

My GP says after the second jabs, Health Visitor and Internet search suggest not linked to jabs at all and can go as early as you like! Seems to be some contradiction here! Any ideas anyone? My daughter is 8 weeks so first jabs this week :( would love to get her swimming as early as is safe for her!

[Fuschia]

You don't need the jabs, I checked this out thoroughly with ds1 and actually made a complaint as though the gp and vaccs ooklet said go ahead, the hv said no and really upset me. (I guess they did get the retraining promised!)

[Fuschia]

http://www.immunisation.nhs.uk/Vaccines/DTaP_IPV_Hib/FAQs/How_soon_after_the_vaccination_can_I_take_my_baby_swimming

(Might be worth contacting your practice to tell them the gp ISN'T PASSING ON OFFICIAL nhs ADVICE)

http://www.waterbabies.co.uk/immunisations.php

[linzkg]

I read through loads of info before taking my little one swimming too .. gave in .. and took him swimming before all his jabs were complete - I didn't find the research conclusive and think they're obviously airing on the side of caution obviously.

[ClareC]

That's great thanks for that, will discuss with the nurse tomorrow when she has her jabs.

[apenn]

Crystal Palace National sports centre have classes that start from 4 months . . .

[Mellors]

I had both mine in from a couple of weeks old.

[ClareC]

That sounds great Mellors, I would love to take her asap!

[Countjc]

I was wondering about this myself. Can anyone recommend any pools around Dulwich for taking a little one too or are there specialised classes?

thanks

[ClareC]

Beckenham Spa has been recommended to me, its not that close though.....

[Countjc]

I went to the hydrotherapy pool at peckham pulse last night just for a general swim and they have jelly baby sessions. It seemed like a lovely place so I might try that one out too.