poo in pool! swimming nappy question

trisha

mrcow wrote: »

Hate to burst your bubble, but there are plenty of people of all ages who pee in pools (and the sea come to that). You're likely to get more urine by volume in the pool from an over 65s swim time than from a lesson full of 2 year olds. Some people are just plain grim.

NOT TRYING TO CAUSE OFFENCE TO ANYONE OF ANY AGE HERE

Me neither LOL

You are not bursting my bubble, I agree entirely people do pee in pools, but it's not the same, we are talking about faeces here, would you like to swallow some water that had faeces in it ?

tincat

trisha wrote: »

Me neither LOL

You are not bursting my bubble, I agree entirely people do pee in pools, but it's not the same, we are talking about faeces here, would you like to swallow some water that had faeces in it ?

At least you can see it! And therefore avoid it.

ClareEmily

tincat wrote: »

At least you can see it!

LOL very true

mrcow

trisha wrote: »

Me neither LOL

You are not bursting my bubble, I agree entirely people do pee in pools, but it's not the same, we are talking about faeces here, would you like to swallow some water that had faeces in it ?

I'm a bit icky about swimming pools at the best of times. I don't even want to swallow water that someone has had their feet in, let alone any other body parts and/or excretions.

Just got back off holiday and I did go in the pool, but only after assessing how many people were in it already and how many dead skin cells would be floating around in it. I don't put my head under the water in a pool and insist on washing myself afterwards. Although I understand that not everyone is as backwards as me when it comes to stuff like this.

If there has been a poo in the pool, by the time you swallowed the water it had been in, it would be so diluted that it wouldn't make any difference.

A study I once read stated that on a large proprtion of shopping trolley handles (bordering on 100%), fecal material can be found due to people not washing thier hands properly. I go to the supermarket about twice a week. I'm more likely to swallow fecal products from my local supermarket than my local swimming pool (at least the pool gets cleaned! :eek:)

Going to stop posting before I throw up!

nadnad

gees some people really get their knickers in a knot dont they!! so a child had an ACCIDENT in the pool, big deal. the pool was closed and cleaned for that very reason, wind your neck in. If you are that set on hygiene you wouldnt be going to a PUBLIC swimming pool anyway, cos if you sat and thought about it you'd realise they are probabyl the least hygienic place you could go!!

As others have mentioned the OP asked for advice on swim nappies so this wouldnt happen again, she didnt ask to be told off for taking her children swimming.

littlemissmoney

Hi

Just another approach on this, but could you try taking him swimming immediately after he has done a poo? It might work if he was reasonably regular Good luck

Carmina_Piranha_3

trisha wrote: »

Too late ;-)
I have had children and I have Grandchildren and also great Grandchildren, I do understand your problem but ask yourself why they closed the pool, think about it seriously.

The pool was closed for cleaning, obviously. The child was wearing a nappy so I don't see what more I could have done, unless you think children who aren't toilet trained should be banned from swimming pools

I am actually asking about nappies which would contain any future accidents, because the huggies don't seem to be a good fit on him. I still intend to take him swimming at least once a week. Poo in the pool is not a regular occurrence. 6 months ago a child vomited during gymnastics, but none of us thought we should ban our kids from gymnastics lessons.

Thanks for all replies, some great information in this thread :T

Liney_2

Carmina_Piranha wrote: »

The pool was closed for cleaning, obviously. The child was wearing a nappy so I don't see what more I could have done, unless you think children who aren't toilet trained should be banned from swimming pools

I am actually asking about nappies which would contain any future accidents, because the huggies don't seem to be a good fit on him. I still intend to take him swimming at least once a week. Poo in the pool is not a regular occurrence. 6 months ago a child vomited during gymnastics, but none of us thought we should ban our kids from gymnastics lessons.

Thanks for all replies, some great information in this thread :T

Hello I take my 28 month old swimming with a swim nappy (huggies) and trunks over the top - the trunks have a mesh lining which fits pretty snuggly round the legs and ties up at the top - haven't had any accidents as yet - have you tried trunks over the top?

kj*daisy

My DD often pooped when immersed in water (swimming pool or bath!) so I double nappied her when swimming and checked frequently. A disposable swim nappy covered by a re-usable one to avoid any leaks. Or 2 re-usable ones worked well too. She'd wear a costume over that lot and everything remained contained.

Violetta_2

That is why pools are full of chlorine to kill the bug's the only way you could guarantee there would be nothing in the water would be to have your own pool. Most of us can't afford it.
Hope you get something sorted Carmina Piranha sounds like we both have giant 3 yr olds.