Growing up with a pool in your backyard can be a wonderful experience for children. Water play is great exercise and a fun way for the family to spend quality time together. However, safety must always be a concern when you have children and a swimming pool on your property. Here on some tips for childproofing your pool to ensure it stays safe for your family.
- Fenced pools. One of the main safety features you can add to your backyard swimming pool is a fence around the pool. You don’t want children to be able to access the pool unless they are supervised. A fence with a locking gate can help ensure kids don’t wander to the pool edge; it only takes a few minutes for little ones to go off exploring on their own to create a dangerous situation.
- Pool covers. A rigid pool cover that keeps kids out of the water and will not allow them to slip under it is a secondary preventive measure for safety. If somehow a child gets past the pool fence or backdoor alarm, a sturdy, motorized pool cover can help protect them from falling in.
- Alarm systems. There are a few different types of alarm systems that can warn you if a child is in or approaching your pool. Alarms on back doors or windows can alert you if a child is entering the pool area. There are also underwater alarms you can set when the pool is not in use to chime when there is movement in the water.
Make your pool safe for the whole family. Talk to your local pool service company about pool accessories and safety options to childproof your pool.
Posted on behalf of:
Premier Pool Enterprises
3502 Sixes Road, #108
Canton, GA 30114
(494) 496-5579
