{"id":1771,"date":"2018-04-17T11:46:24","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T16:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2019-03-25T21:00:38","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T02:00:38","slug":"pool-safety-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roboticpoolcleanerscompared.com\/blog\/pool-safety-month\/","title":{"rendered":"May is National Water Safety Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the chill of winter fading and the gentle warmth of spring setting in, most homes are getting ready to enjoy their swimming pools again.<\/p>\n

To help families stay safe, May is recognized as the National Water Safety Month<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to remember and implement simple but essential tips for keeping your family safe in and around the pool. They are especially important if you have kids or pets around.<\/p>\n

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Supervised Fun<\/h2>\n

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One of the most important pool safety tips is never to let kids use the swimming pool unsupervised. Even if they know how to swim, there should always be an adult there to keep a close eye on them.<\/p>\n

If you have guests over and there are more kids than usual, it\u2019s a good idea to have 2 or more adults<\/strong> nearby.<\/p>\n

Avoid any distractions when supervising kids in the pool.<\/strong> Things happen quickly and seconds make all the difference.<\/p>\n

If you are leaving the kids with a babysitter, either close off the pool or leave explicit instructions on pool safety.<\/p>\n

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Pool Barriers<\/h2>\n

Kids can easily sneak into the water without your knowledge. The best way to protect them when they are out of the pool is to use a pool barrier.<\/p>\n

Buy a good quality pool<\/strong> fence that is high enough and sturdy. You can install a permanent pool fence or use a removable barrier. Whichever type of fence you use, make sure it has a self-closing gate<\/strong>. Never prop the gate open with an object to prevent it from closing.<\/p>\n

For above ground pools, you do not need a pool fence if the pool is more than four feet high. But a removable or lockable ladder is a must. A removable ladder can be removed when the pool is not in use while a lockable one is lifted and locked into place where kids cannot access it.<\/p>\n

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Pool Alarms<\/h2>\n

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Pool barriers are highly effective at preventing kids and pets<\/strong> from reaching the water, but they are not foolproof.<\/p>\n

A determined child may still find a way to pass, or the barrier could be defective in a way that allows access to the pool even to a child.<\/p>\n

Add another layer of protection by using pool alarms. There are several types.<\/p>\n

There are alarms installed on windows and doors leading to the pool. They\u2019ll go off if they detect motion<\/strong>. Other alarms are installed in the pool, either on the water surface or submerged into the pool. They also detect motion.<\/p>\n

For even more protection, get a wristband alarm. The wristband is placed on the arm of a child. It can also be used on pets or elderly persons with dementia. The wristband sets off an alarm as soon as it is submerged in water.<\/p>\n

Look for a wristband that is lockable such that a pet or child cannot remove it.<\/p>\n

Consider using multiple alarms to create foolproof protection<\/strong>. You can have door and window alarms, another alarm device in the pool (in case they use another door to access the pool) and a wristband alarm.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor Camera<\/h2>\n

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When you are setting up outdoor surveillance cameras, make sure one of the cameras is pointing towards the pool. It\u2019s an easy way to monitor the pool area when you are inside the house or away from home.<\/p>\n

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Swimming Skills<\/h2>\n

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Make sure everyone at home knows how to swim, including young children.<\/p>\n

Your can start introducing babies to water as early as six months during parent-child swimming classes<\/strong> (don\u2019t do it at home)<\/strong>. This allows babies to become more comfortable with being in the water.<\/p>\n

They can then start serious swimming lessons<\/a> at around one year of age.<\/p>\n

They won\u2019t be great swimmers until around 6 or 7 years<\/strong>, but they\u2019ll be plenty good enough to avoid drowning.<\/p>\n

If you or any other adult hasn\u2019t yet learned to swim, then it\u2019s definitely time to take swimming lessons. It\u2019s incredibly easy, and you\u2019ll be ready to swim after about 20 hours of training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Other Tips<\/h2>\n

Here are other tips to keep in mind this pool safety month.<\/p>\n