Safe Kids Kansas suggests the following pool and spa safety tips:
Never take your eyes off of children in the pool.
If you’re in a group, appoint a designated adult Water Watcher who stays right by the pool at all times actively supervising children, and does not participate in other activities or conversations.
While supervising, stay alert and avoid distractions like reading, the telephone, eating, taking care of another child.
If you have a pool, install 5-foot fencing on all sides with self-closing and self-latching gates.
For large inflatable pools, a mesh or removable fence may be an option.
When a hot tub is not in use, secure it with a locked cover.
Consider alarms for the pool/hot tub, and on all doors and windows with access to the pool or hot tub.
Install anti-entrapment drain covers and consider a vacuum relief system. For new pools or hot tubs, install dual drains.
Learn infant and child CPR.
Teach children to swim after age 4.
Teach children how to tread water, float, and get out of the pool.
Don’t rely on water wings or other inflatable toys. If your child can’t swim, stay within an arm’s reach.
Teach children to stay away from pool and hot tub drains and tie back long hair to guard against entanglement and entrapment.
Empty all wading pools immediately after use and store inside your home or upside down to avoid rainwater fill
If you’re in a group, appoint a designated adult Water Watcher who stays right by the pool at all times actively supervising children, and does not participate in other activities or conversations.
While supervising, stay alert and avoid distractions like reading, the telephone, eating, taking care of another child.
If you have a pool, install 5-foot fencing on all sides with self-closing and self-latching gates.
For large inflatable pools, a mesh or removable fence may be an option.
When a hot tub is not in use, secure it with a locked cover.
Consider alarms for the pool/hot tub, and on all doors and windows with access to the pool or hot tub.
Install anti-entrapment drain covers and consider a vacuum relief system. For new pools or hot tubs, install dual drains.
Learn infant and child CPR.
Teach children to swim after age 4.
Teach children how to tread water, float, and get out of the pool.
Don’t rely on water wings or other inflatable toys. If your child can’t swim, stay within an arm’s reach.
Teach children to stay away from pool and hot tub drains and tie back long hair to guard against entanglement and entrapment.
Empty all wading pools immediately after use and store inside your home or upside down to avoid rainwater fill
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