5 Tips To Keep Your Children Safe In The Pool

The arrival of summer includes, among other options, a walk to a swimming pool. Swimming and playing in the water is an activity to share with the family and enjoy free time. However, it is important to take some key measures to keep your children safe in the pool.

It is not that difficult to avoid accidents in these facilities. Carelessness or lack of prudence can have very serious consequences. With a little prevention it is possible to guarantee the safety of our children, without diminishing their enjoyment and fun.

Caution without fear

Children under 5 years of age are the most likely to have accidents, since, in general, they cannot swim and do not understand the risks of being reckless.

For older children, even if they know how to swim, it is important to spend a few minutes so that they understand the rules and preventive measures they must follow  to be safe in the pool. Nor does it make sense to prohibit children from accessing the pool due to parental fear or trauma.

Avoid running or pushing games around the pool. Nor should you play “drown”. Children must understand that the use of stairs, trampoline or slide has to be with great care.

4. Educate to prevent

The conduct of children in the pool is the responsibility of the parents. Take the time to explain to children what are safe behaviors in the pool  and what are not. We cannot expect them to know what security measures to follow if we have not taught them.

Children must learn that they cannot jump into the water without first knowing the depth of the pool. In the same way, it must be explained to them that they cannot jump on top of other children, that they cannot hold on to another child who is in the water and that they should not jump into the water near the steps.

Also, they need to learn that if they see a child drowning, what they should do is promptly notify adults. They should not try to help a drowning child, because no matter how much they know how to swim, they do not have the physical strength or dexterity to rescue a child in danger.

5. Learn to swim

Swimming is a very complete exercise with great benefits for the overall health of children, and adults as well. It is never too late to learn. Parents who cannot swim can overcome their fears and attend classes together with their children. There are even swimming lessons for babies.