Learning to swim is an important life skill, as well as great fun, but if your child has eczema swimming can be difficult. Most parents want their children to learn to swim so where possible kids with eczema should also have this opportunity, however chlorine in the pool can be a trigger. There are steps
Swimming is great fun and an important life skill for children to have - but if your child has eczema it can be tricky. Chlorine can dry skin out or cause flare ups but by following the tips in our video - your little one can stay healthy in the pool. Happy splashing! https://youtu.be/JcmnB12bk6k
Now lockdown is easing, swimming pools are beginning to open up and if your child has eczema you could be worried how swimming may affect their skin. Most parents want their children to learn to swim and children enjoy being in the water so where possible children with eczema should also have this opportunity, however
