Childproofing a swimming pool? Follow these essential tips

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children are most at-risk for drowning and other water-related injuries. Swimming pool owners should take steps to safeguard the pool for children. Here are a few pointers for childproofing a swimming pool:

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1. Make sure children are supervised at all times. Most pool accidents happen when kids venture to the pool without adults. As much as possible, never leave a child unattended. If a child goes missing, always check the pool first.

2. Build a fence around the pool. This prevents children from running straight to it. According to the CDC, fenced pools prevent accidents and drowning by up to 80 percent.

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3. Remove pool toys when not in use. Pool toys left in the pool might attract children’s attention. Always store them away from the pool when not swimming.

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4. Make sure children are wearing life vests when they're swimming. This is true even for short dips, as accidents can happen very fast.

For those planning to build a home pool, it is vital to actively work with the pool builder on the design, particularly its safety features. This ensures the risk of accidents, particularly among children, is greatly reduced.

Safety is a priority for Blue World Pools when designing and building swimming pools. For a complete list of the company’s services, visit its official website.