Top 6 pool and water safety tips!
The honest truth...I never stop moving! When I am at home I typically try to accomplish a million different tasks. There is always something to do. But these somethings also take our focus away from our children. They take our attention and when our attention slips away from our kids is when bad things can happen.
We know the attention stealers aren’t going anywhere and we can’t keep our attention on our kids every second of the day. We CAN put in place a number of different barriers that make getting into trouble more difficult for our kids!
When I read the statistic that 70% of drownings happen outside of swim time, it made me think of all of the moments when children can easily slip away.
Here are somethings you can do to safeguard your home!
Install a pool fence with a self closing and self latching gate. The presence of a 4 sided fence with lock and key reduces risk of drowning by 50%. Why only 50%? Well children are tiny geniuses who can watch and learn how to open gates and climb up fences. This is one crucial step but shouldn’t be your only measure in place.
Door alarms. Install an alarm on all exits that will alert you when an exterior door opens. In addition, an extra door latch up high is an added barrier.
Water alarms. There are a few products on the market that will alert you if someone or something jumps or falls into the water. Check out the Pool Patron online for an example. Do your research and find the best one for your pool!
Learn CPR!!! Being CPR certified can save lives. CDC reports receiving CPR as soon as possible after a submersion accident drastically improves chances of survival and having a better outcome.
Don’t forget to lock fences and gates! Even if you don’t have a pool, chances are your neighbor does or maybe you have a pool or retention pond near by. Secure your home and yard so you know your children can’t get out without you knowing.
Toilet locks! Empty bath water! Empty buckets and all standing water inside and outside your home. Little ones can drown in as little as one inch of standing water.
Raise your hand if you are CPR certified? What barriers or safety measures do you have at home? Drop a comment below!
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