14/11/2025
Many parents are surprised when their kids fall sick shortly after swimming e.g sore throat, runny nose, fever, ear pain or even rashes 😷.
But it’s actually quite common!
💧 How to Protect Your Little One
✅ Pre-swim rinse – Shower before entering the pool to reduce germs and chlorine reaction on skin.
✅ After-swim shower – Wash off chlorine thoroughly; use a gentle cleanser and apply moisturizer.
✅ Dry ears properly – Tilt the head to each side, pat dry gently. Or, you can use the hair dryer from a distance.
✅ Warm up afterward – Change into dry clothes, offer warm fluids, and let them rest.
✅ Hydrate – Swimming doesn’t feel sweaty, but kids can lose a lot of water hence do rehydrate after every swim.
✅ Avoid crowded indoor pools during flu season.
✅ If unwell, skip swimming‼️Even mild cough or fever can spread easily in pool environments.
Swimming is fantastic for your child’s health, strength, and confidence.
But a few simple steps like rinsing, drying, resting, and hydrating can go a long way in keeping post swim fevers, ear infections, and colds away. 💙
