Comments on: Healthy Swim Habits

By: mysticalbatwoman

mysticalbatwoman — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:33:16 +0000

I’m totally with you on that one Jamie. I was at our pool the other day thinking the same thing. I really don’t want to let my boys go in the dressing rooms alone and I rarely get a chance to go into the family restrooms. An outdoor shower would solve this problem for sure. Maybe it’s something to nudge into action by asking pool managers some questions. Thanks for your comment!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:43:37 +0000

I totally agree with you that the crypto is nasty and totally gross. My kids started swim lessons this summer and the pool is trying to require everyone to take a ‘cleansing shower’ before entering the pool. While I understand the reasons and all; I really think that the pool should take steps to make it easier for kids to take said shower. In my opinion it is completely unacceptable to expect a 5 yr old boy to go into the men’s change room alone. Aside from any scary older men that may or may not be in there; there are also older boys that play around in questionable ways. Unfortunately, there really are crazies out there that do bad things, even though we all would like to think our town is different and safe. While they do have family change rooms - there are only 2 and they are always full in between lesson times. I understand why boys older than 3/4 shouldn’t be in the women’s change room - I wouldn’t appreciate someone else’s son watching me change. All this angst could be solved by there being a public shower (like at beaches)out by the pool so that you can rinse off before and after a swim and then there is no scary possiblities; everything is right there in the open. Anyways, that’s my rant about poor planning when it comes to shower placement.

By: shawna

shawna — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:51:56 +0000

Sorry for grossing everybody out But I thought you all should know!

By: Sadie

Sadie — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:09:49 +0000

So, I think I might stick to my friends pool. First, its free. Second, she is a pediatric nurse and is probably leery of this virus. Third… its free. So, I think you might have scared me away from the local public pool, but I will for sure use these tips at my friends pool.

Thanks for such a fun site.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:52:43 +0000

Gross! That is incredibly important to know! Yikes! I feel bad for the poor study group and the volunteers! Who would want to know? I check in on your site all the time but never leave comments, so its about time! I just wish we were closer to share play time! Have a great birthday tomorrow~

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:56:33 +0000

okay so i don’t know if this made me excited to go use the pool or terrified.

we are heading to the pool today and will practice some good clean etiquette, hopefully everyone else will do the same.

btw, those are super cute pics of your kids

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:59:36 +0000

My daughter got this last summer (she was only 16 months old and it 2 weeks it was horrible) and I have been really scared to go swimming, hopefully everyone will take this advice!