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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?
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Is it OK for your diaper-clad toddler to splash in the local pool? Can your child safely wear a cast or ear tubes in the water? Could bacteria lurking in the pool or lake make your little one sick?
Before you help your child suit up, consider these practical tips from Jay L. Hoecker, M.D., an emeritus pediatrics specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.