Owning a swimming pool is wonderful for relaxing and getting exercise at your home. However, it can have risks. Drowning, especially for small children, is a serious threat when you have a pool. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that two children under the age of 14 die every day from accidental drowning. You want to keep your pool a source of fun and fitness, not a hazard. Here are some pool safety tips to protect the young ones in your family.
- No unsupervised swims. There should always be an adult present when kids are swimming. Small children should wear life vests as a precaution. It only takes a few minutes for an accident to happen. Make sure the supervising adult is paying attention.
- Add a pool fence and cover. The pool should not be easily accessible for kids. A pool fence can keep kids out – both your own and kids from the neighborhood. A pool cover is another way to add safety and keep your pool clean. Talk to your pool service about adding a cover to your pool.
- Teach kids to swim. Knowing how to swim from an early age is one of the best deterrents for drowning. This does not negate the other safety precautions, especially for visiting kids, but will help give your children the tools they need to stay safe in the water.
On top of prevention of accidental drowning for kids, you want to keep your pool safe for everyone. Make sure you stay on top of pool maintenance to prevent waterborne illnesses. Your local pool service can help you ensure your pool is clean and safe for a healthy, happy swimming season.
Posted on behalf of:
Somar Pools, LLC
6538 Collins Ave, #42
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 767-7755
