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Updated Feb 08, 2010

Q: Soft Side Pools???    —Tulsa, OK

"We bought a soft side pool, the 18' by 42".. when we went to set it up, it became lop sided, and now we are trying to..."

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The ground has to be ABSOLUTELY flat or the pool will "creep" and eventually collapse. Do not let kids in if it is really leaning. We went through this 3 times last su...

We had the same problem. We thought our yard was flat, but could see it wasn't when the pool was full. We could be admiring our pool, and out of the blue, the downhill...

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Q: 2 Year Old Swimmer    —Richmond, TX

"My 2 year old daughter goes swimming often at my MIL's place and she is very indapendent. She does not like to be con..."

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We used the swim suit with the floation thingies in them. It was a heaven sent!

My daughter is just as independent as yours sounds. she has been in the pool for almost her whole life. She turns 4 in three weeks. Since day one of her insistance ...

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Q: Question About 2 Year Falling Under Water    —Tampa, FL

"My son who is 27 months old, does not yet know how to swim and this weekend has was in a kiddie pool however it was a..."

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i am an rn that has worked in pediatric icu. he should be perfectly fine, if he did not stop breathing, if you did nit have to do anything to get him to cry again, i d...

Don't worry unless you notice him having respiratory symtons, such as rattling in his chest and sudden onset of a fever. All of us at one time or another have had a c...

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Q: Seeking Advice on Saline Pools    —Angleton, TX

"I need input on saline pools. I do not want chlorine that is a known carcinogen any longer in my pool. If you know ..."

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I would highly recommend a salt water pool. I had one for 6 years and it was excellent all the kids loved the soft water on their skin and I had no green hair. Yes d...

We also have chlorine and wanted to switch to salt but a pool company said the salt rots your pipes. they said people use to have salt water but switched back to chlor...

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Q: Swim Vest for 1 Yr. Old?    —Pittsburgh, PA

"Anyone have any recommendations for a swim vest for my daughter? She is 13 months and 20.5 pounds. There is one on O..."

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I have really liked the Speedo swimvests for my kids. They carry them at Target. For that young you have to get the smallest one they offer and sometimes that can be...

Hi, just my 2cents... I'd stay away from the vest/swimsuit in one combo. I put one of those on my 22 month old son and off we went to the baby pool. Although it didn...

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Q: Where Is a Great Beach to Visit?    —Durham, NC

"Those of you that are familiar with the NC coast, can you recommend great beaches to go to?"

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Hi P., I highly recomend the Emerald Isle area. The beaches are beautiful and quiet. It is about 3 hours from the triangle area via highway 70. The NC aquarium is ...

we go to carolina beach all the time. its low key and very close

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Q: Nearby Beach Recommendations    —Pittsburgh, PA

"In light of purchasing a house and recent gas prices, our typical beach vacation is out of the question this year. A..."

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There is a nice beach in Erie. It is called Presque Isle state park. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day. It looks just like the ocean without the waves. Enjoy! N

My husband just played in a beach volleyball tournament in Erie, PA yesterday. He commented that it would be just what you mentioned.... a great place for us to take o...

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Q: Taking 8 Month Old to the Beach...    —Kyle, TX

"We are going to the beach this weekend. I'm not too sure on how to handle my little one and the beach though. I know ..."

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The best thing to bring... babypowder! It's a must, to get sand off of you & your bebe. Try it & have fun!

My husband and i took out 9month old to the beach for the first time 3 weeks ago.. And i had the same concerns you did. We bought her a life jacket and my husband took...

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Q: What Are the Best Beaches Around the Metro Area?    —Minneapolis, MN

"I'm looking for good beaches around the twin cities. We need a little family vacation and are headed up to the North..."

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We live near Lake Johnanna in the Roseville/Shoreview area just North of Fairview Avenue and Cty D. on Lake Johanna Blvd. My kids are 2 and 3 and LOVE it. They have ...

I also LOVE elm creek park!! The lake is sooo nice and clean! No seaweed, nice sand. My kids love it there! They have a huge park,lots of grilling areas, trails...the ...

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Q: Need Help with Water Issues    —Pine Bluff, AR

"We recently bought a large above ground pool. It has been great, until today when we noticed that the sides and botto..."

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Try shocking it. It sounds like algae to me. Just buy some shock chemicals.

Keeping the chemicals balanced takes some getting used to. As the water temp increases it gets even trickier because all kinds of nasty things want to grow in your wa...

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