| A swimming pool can be a very hazardous | | | | as hard as possible will discourage this |
| place for people and animals of any age, | | | | activity. |
| but is especially dangerous where | | | | Instruction For Your Babysitters - Make |
| children are involved. As a swimming | | | | sure your babysitters know the rules of |
| pool owner you have to be aware of the | | | | the pool, and the safety measures that |
| risks and take extra precautions | | | | you have put in place - it's a better |
| especially for the sake of children. | | | | idea to not allow your child to swim |
| Here are a few swimming pool safety tips | | | | when your babysitter is there period, |
| for parents of kids. | | | | though, just in case. |
| It Is Never All Right To Leave Your | | | | Blow up' Flotation Equipment Should Not |
| Child Unattended - Ever. no matter what | | | | Be Substitutes-- Blow up flotation |
| the age, you should never leave your | | | | devices aren't substitutes for a life |
| child in the pool unattended without you | | | | vest. You can find many different color |
| or another responsible adult close by. | | | | life vests, and ones that are very cute |
| Even if you just have to run to the | | | | for young children to wear - 'wings', |
| restroom, or grab the phone. You don't | | | | tubes, and other products are no |
| know what might happen in that couple | | | | substitute and should not be used when a |
| minute you're gone, and that's really | | | | child doesn't have a life vest on. |
| all it takes for something disastrous to | | | | Safety Covers |
| happen. | | | | Having a secure swimming pool cover is |
| Place a Fence Completely Around Your | | | | an essential piece of equipment for |
| Pool - Separate the pool area from the | | | | swimming pool owners that have children. |
| yard and play area. Most drowning | | | | When purchasing a swimming pool cover, |
| accidents occur when young children slip | | | | remember to ask your supplier about the |
| and fall into a pool. Make sure the | | | | locks and latches that come with it, |
| fence is at least 4 feet high, and the | | | | these fillings should be flush to the |
| the self-latching gate is well out of | | | | side of the pool so that your child can |
| reach, so that your child or children | | | | not heart themselves on any protruding |
| cannot open it without the help of a | | | | parts, they should also be child proof |
| grown up. Setting clear ground rules for | | | | so that your child can not open the pool |
| not going near the pool area will not be | | | | at any time when you are not around. |
| enough, because children often wish to | | | | And Finally |
| test their boundaries with such things. | | | | Remember that your child isn't resistant |
| Remove All Toys -- Make sure to remove | | | | to water, and that drowning deaths in |
| all pool tools from the pool after you | | | | home pools and spas is the fifth leading |
| and your child are done swimming, and | | | | cause of children under five. Always |
| keep them out of their reach. Sometimes | | | | make safety a first priority with |
| a young child who is left unsupervised | | | | children, and remember to keep emergency |
| near the pool will want to swim, even | | | | equipment and a phone close at hand at |
| though you're not around - making this | | | | all times. |