Child Safety in the Pool
- kinder-lititos
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
CONTINUOUS SUPERVISION
Strict supervision and constant monitoring are essential. If there are several adults at home, we recommend appointing a supervisor or taking turns watching. Otherwise, you may make the mistake of assuming someone else is watching the children, but they aren't.
"ONE ARM" RULE
Every 10 seconds, the adult responsible for supervision should look into the pool if there are children in or around it and should be able to reach the child with their arm. Avoid any distractions, which are very common nowadays with the use of cell phones and social media.
DETECT RISKS
The adult should first walk from the home to the pool just as the child would, ensuring that under no circumstances can the child reach the water alone if they are careless.
POOL PROTECTIONS
If you visit an Airbnb, it's best to look for a home that has safety features that prevent children from reaching the pool, both inside and outside the home.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Children should learn to float first and then swim as early as possible. Even with this learning process, we must remember that possible accidents such as falls, bumps, or indigestion can be devastating to the little one, which is why we refer back to point 1 of this article.
RESCUE DEVICES
Ask your hotel, resort or Airbnb if they have basic rescue equipment, a life jacket and a pole. Always have your cell phone with you in case you need to call 911.
NO TOYS IN THE POOL AFTER USE
The best habit is to pick up toys and other flotation devices that may be attractive to the child. They should be kept away from the pool and its surroundings after use, this way we prevent the child from trying to reach them.
POOL DRAINS
Keep your child away from mechanical parts and pool filters to avoid injury or being held submerged by the suction, which prevents them from surfacing. Adults should know how to disconnect these devices.
SECURITY ITEMS
Make sure your child uses a certified vest (not floats or armbands).
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