There’s nothing quite like taking a refreshing dip in your backyard pool on a hot summer’s day in Texas. While you may want to kick back and relax, if you’re a parent, then you’ll need to ensure your pool is safe for your kids. Keeping kids safe in the pool requires more than just a few floatation devices as accidents can happen quickly – and in front of your eyes. Take a look at these pool safety tips for children to ensure your family stays safe and well this summer.

Children Safety by the Pool

  • Don’t lose sight of children

A child can drown in 27 seconds, and serious consequences can happen in three to five minutes if not rescued immediately. Don’t leave young children unattended in or around the pool. Ensure a responsible adult is always keeping an eye on the kids.

  • Avoid distractions

If the phone rings or someone knocks at the door, ensure that there is another adult to help supervise the kids.

  • Install a safety fence

A safety fence is the best way to avoid an accident when the pool is not in use. Install a fence that is at least five feet high so children cannot easily jump over it or sneak under it. Move furniture away from the fence that can be used as steps to climb over the fence. Install a self-latching gate with a lock so children cannot easily access the pool.

  • Don’t leave toys in the pool

Avoid leaving toys near or inside the pool. It can be tempting for children to retrieve them from the water, causing them to fall in.

  • Sign your child up to swimming lessons

If your child doesn’t know how to swim, sign them up for lessons so that they know how to swim, how to tread water, and how to manage emergencies.

  • Know CPR

The immediate effect of drowning is the lack of oxygen to the brain. Learning CPR helps to save anyone from having brain injuries. Ensure you enroll in a CPR course if you have a backyard pool.

  • Keep it clean

A clean and sanitary pool helps safeguard all swimmers from irritated skin, sore eyes, and more. Keep on top of regular pool maintenance and servicing.

When looking to care for your pool, allow the professionals to help. At Sparkling Clear Pool Service, we understand what it takes to keep a pool clean, sanitary, and well-maintained. Be sure to contact us on 214-361-0255 for all of your pool maintenance needs in McKinney, Allen, Frisco, and beyond!