This week, we visited friends who have a backyard pool where my kids love to play. A pool on a hot, humid day is a wonderfully refreshing thing. However, it is important to be safe in and around the pool. So, I thought this would be a good opportunity to review the American Academy of Pediatrics pool safety tips.
1. Never leave children alone in the pool.
2. Practice “Touch Supervision.” Kids under 5 should be within arms reach.
3. Put at least a 4foot tall fence around the pool making sure to separate the pool from the house.
4. Keep rescue equipment and phone by pool at all times.
5. Don’t use air filled “swim aids” as substitute for life preserver.
6. Remove all toys from pool after use.
7. Secure pool after swim is done.
For more, check out www.aap.org/family/tipppool.htm
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