Swimming Chlorine vs. Lake Water

[cobygurl]

Hi,

 

I feel kind of silly asking this question but since some of our children seem to be so sensitive to environmental triggers (mine included) has anyone noticed that swimming in a lake was better for their child than in chlorine or vice versa?

 

My child is 4 and I want to teach him how to swim but I am a little apprehensive because of the possibility of increasing his tics.

 

I know lots of people have mentioned the adverse side effects of chlorine but what about lakes?

 

I'm sure there are several issues that could come up swimming in a lake...

 

Any input on your personal experiences would be great!

 

Thank you!

[Chemar]

Here in Florida, lake swimming is sometimes hazardous due to amoeba and bacteria.

 

Many kids with tics seem to be chlorine sensitive, but not all.

 

Some people had success with bromine or salt water pools, but those may not always be available.

 

My son was so sensitive to chlorine (increased tics as well as hives) that he just stopped swimming in chlorinated pools altogether.

It just was not worth the outcome.

 

He has been able to swim in the sea without problems but does shower asap afterward.

[Chemar]

ps there are also those smaller above ground pools where one can frequently change the water or use salt purification so that may be an option too, especially for a young child? You could get one that is deep and wide enough for swimming perhaps...they come in many different sizes.