ashton2005
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I was wondering if they say tht you should stay inside all the time in this excessive heat we are hving or whether it is ok to go tot he pool or not????
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Going to the pool
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Good question! We have been told that one of the best things we can do is keep our kids active (5 yr w cf, 2 yr w borderline diagnosis) and that swimming is an excellent sport to encourage (benefits lung development), so we go to the pool, even in the 90 + heat. BUT we are careful to make sure the girls stay well hydrated.
I find that my girls (who both have had sinus issues) also benefit from the chlorine in that it drains out the sinuses. After 5 minutes in the pool, their noses are draining.
I find that my girls (who both have had sinus issues) also benefit from the chlorine in that it drains out the sinuses. After 5 minutes in the pool, their noses are draining.
We took ds to my inlaws lake cabin, plus he plays outside during the days at his preschool. He gets lots of water and pretzel sticks at school to replace his salt. Keep hydrated and use sunscreen if you're not going to be in the shade. When DS was a few months old we took him to the cabin and it was unseasonably warm. We would periodically wipe him down with wet washclothes, stayed in the shade or in front of a fan, plus I put a pinch of salt in his bottle of formula in case he was sweating too much.
kayleesgrandma
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Go and enjoy! Great way to cool off. Great suggestions for keeping hydrated. We're having a heat wave here in Iowa and that's where we were Sunday!
ashton2005
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yea we are going to a water park in kokomo indiana and they have big shad umbrellas and im taking spray bottle and pedialyte and i figured they would sell popsicles there also!!!
wanderlost
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yes, yes go! I have never had any problems with the heat and the pool, and I have lived my summers at the pool since childhood. Just stay hydrated!
In Baltimore we are under an excessive heat advisory and they
recommend you be cautious. The elderly, young children, and people
with illnesses should take caution especially respiratory.
Also we have a code RED air quality index which means the air
is unhealthy for everyone. When we are at code ORANGE I don't let
Josh go out much, bring the friends inside. Code ORANGE means the
air is unhealthy for the elderly and people, young children, and
those with respiratory problems. <br>
<br>
It puts a bit of a damper on summer fun but Josh gets sick when the
air is bad for a few days in a row. I let him go out in the evening
for an hour or two.<br>
I read the other replies and I feel like a spoil sport.
recommend you be cautious. The elderly, young children, and people
with illnesses should take caution especially respiratory.
Also we have a code RED air quality index which means the air
is unhealthy for everyone. When we are at code ORANGE I don't let
Josh go out much, bring the friends inside. Code ORANGE means the
air is unhealthy for the elderly and people, young children, and
those with respiratory problems. <br>
<br>
It puts a bit of a damper on summer fun but Josh gets sick when the
air is bad for a few days in a row. I let him go out in the evening
for an hour or two.<br>
I read the other replies and I feel like a spoil sport.
JennifersHope
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I am another one who can not tolerate the real high heat temps out side... I really have to drink non stop.. I mean non stop not to dehydrate and I have a harder time breathing... Actually what is worse for me is the humidty, if it is high dry heat I am okay.. High humid heat I run into problems
My suggestion would be to try it, if you see that he is having a hard time, leave.
Jennifer
My suggestion would be to try it, if you see that he is having a hard time, leave.
Jennifer
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bmombtoo</b></i> In Baltimore we are under an excessive heat advisory and they recommend you be cautious. The elderly, young children, and people with illnesses should take caution especially respiratory. Also we have a code RED air quality index which means the air is unhealthy for everyone. When we are at code ORANGE I don't let Josh go out much, bring the friends inside. Code ORANGE means the air is unhealthy for the elderly and people, young children, and those with respiratory problems. It puts a bit of a damper on summer fun but Josh gets sick when the air is bad for a few days in a row. I let him go out in the evening for an hour or two. I read the other replies and I feel like a spoil sport.</end quote></div>
Don't! I absolutely would heed any such warning, too. I suppose that is the danger of this sort of online discussion; context is everything sometimes. I live in a rural area, which has its own air quality issues, especially due to farming, but I used to live in Chicago and Seattle, and yes, yes, yes... if they say be careful, then stay at home. Here, I am more worried about seasonal irritants. In Spring, when all that pollen is in the air and all that dust is a stir, I encourage the girls to come inside and read a book. After a while, I guess we get to know what the triggers are, and we focus on those issues, and lighten up on the others.
Don't! I absolutely would heed any such warning, too. I suppose that is the danger of this sort of online discussion; context is everything sometimes. I live in a rural area, which has its own air quality issues, especially due to farming, but I used to live in Chicago and Seattle, and yes, yes, yes... if they say be careful, then stay at home. Here, I am more worried about seasonal irritants. In Spring, when all that pollen is in the air and all that dust is a stir, I encourage the girls to come inside and read a book. After a while, I guess we get to know what the triggers are, and we focus on those issues, and lighten up on the others.
ashton2005
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well we went to the pool today and he loved every minute of it yea indianapolis was under the air quality warnings but we live about 25 mi out of indianapolis so i dont think it was as bad.... but we stayed cool mostly in the water and enjoyed it all!!
Augustmom0003
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Christi,
yeah, we are in a suburb of Indy and a few days ago, it was hard for ME to breathe outside!!! Looking forward to a little bit cooler weather <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">)
yeah, we are in a suburb of Indy and a few days ago, it was hard for ME to breathe outside!!! Looking forward to a little bit cooler weather <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">)
I live in Chicago and we have been under a heat advisory all last week and only got a day break today. I always went to the beach or pool in this heat and was fine. Yeah, it is hard for me to breathe now but that is only if i am in the direct heat for a long time. In the water I am always fine. It is supposed to be 90 tomorrow and i am going to the beach. So i say have fun<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">