With the improvement of people’s living standards, outdoor hot tub has gradually become one of the important facilities for family leisure and entertainment. However, parents often disagree on whether outdoor hot tubs are suitable for children. To explore this topic, we interviewed a number of pediatricians, parenting experts, and actual users to provide you with comprehensive analysis and advice.
The pros and cons of using an outdoor hot tub for children
profit:
1. Promote parent-child interaction
The outdoor hot bathtub provides families with a great place to relax and enjoy time. Parents and children can play together in the warm water, enhance parent-child relationships, and create beautiful family memories.
2. Helps relax the mind and body
Warm baths have certain benefits for children’s bodies, helping them relax their muscles and relieve fatigue and tension from the day. For kids after exercising, a hot tub can help relieve muscle soreness.
3. Promote blood circulation
Warm water temperature can promote blood circulation, improve metabolism, and have a certain positive impact on children’s growth and development.
Disadvantages:
1. Safety hazards
There is a certain risk of drowning when children play in the water, especially if parents neglect their supervision. In addition, slippery floors can easily cause children to slip and get injured.
2. Water temperature control
Children’s skin is relatively delicate, and excessively high water temperature may cause burns. Parents need to pay special attention to water temperature control. It is generally recommended that the water temperature does not exceed 37 degrees Celsius.
3. Skin problems
Long-term immersion in hot water may dry out children’s skin and even cause skin allergies. Especially children with sensitive skin need to pay more attention.
Expert advice
1. Pediatrician’s Advice
Zhang Mei, a pediatrician at Beijing Children’s Hospital, pointed out: “The outdoor hot tub is a good way for children to relax, but parents must take safety precautions. First of all, there must be full adult supervision to ensure that children move within a safe range . Secondly, the water temperature should not be too high, it is recommended to control it between 36-37 degrees Celsius. In addition, the soaking time should not be too long, preferably within 15-20 minutes.”
2. Advice from parenting experts
Parenting expert Li Li believes that parents should pay attention to the following points when letting their children use hot tubs:
Install safety guardrails: If the bathtub does not come with its own guardrails, it is recommended that parents install guardrails to prevent children from accidentally falling.
Anti-slip measures: Lay anti-slip mats around the bathtub to reduce the risk of slipping.
Reasonable use time: avoid prolonged soaking in high temperatures and replenish water promptly after each use to prevent dehydration.
3. Water quality management
Experts also stressed the importance of water quality management. Clean and replace the water in the bathtub regularly to ensure clean and hygienic water quality. For some children with sensitive skin, an appropriate amount of mild disinfectant can be used to reduce bacteria and impurities in the water.
Safe use guide
In order to help parents better manage their children’s use of outdoor hot bathtubs, we have summarized some practical safety guidelines:
1. Full supervision
When children are using the hot tub, parents must accompany and supervise them at all times to ensure their safety. Never leave your child alone in the bathtub.
2. Control water temperature
Use a thermometer to measure the water temperature to ensure it is within the appropriate range and avoid being too high or too low. It is generally recommended to control it between 36-37 degrees Celsius.
3. Use time wisely
Each soaking time should not be too long. It is recommended to control it within 15-20 minutes to prevent children from dehydration or dry skin due to long-term soaking.
4. Prevent slips and falls
Lay non-slip mats around the bathtub and teach children not to run or jump in the bathtub to prevent slips and falls.
5. Clean regularly
Clean and disinfect the bathtub regularly to keep the water clean and hygienic. For children with sensitive skin, a mild disinfectant can be used to reduce irritation.
6. Protective measures
Install guardrails and protective nets to prevent children from accidentally falling. At the same time, parents should keep the environment around the bathtub clean and tidy to avoid tripping due to scattered objects.
We hope that through the analysis and suggestions in this article, parents can better understand the precautions for using outdoor hot tubs and provide a safe and comfortable entertainment environment for their children.
