10 ways to ensure Pool safety for kids

Childhood is a time of wonder and mystery, a time for kids to experiment, explore, have fun, develop and learn. The pool environment is one of the places a child can enjoy and have fun. However, pools are also associated with high risk of drowning, particularly for children under five years of age.

1. When teaching children how to swim Teach them how to float as soon as possible.

2. competent adult supervision should be in place when the pool is in use.

3. No one should ever swim alone.

4. Children should be cautioned against showing off and playing rough and explain the dangers of running and diving recklessly.

5. As a rule Never push others into the pool I lost my camera because of this

6. When using water slides, always go feet first not head.

7. Before diving or sliding, check to be sure that other swimmers are out of the way to avoid collisions which can be fatal

8. Keep rescue devices and first aid supplies near the pool.

9. Teach children what to do in case of emergency. An alarm bell that could summon help would be a good idea and basic first aid

10. Keep electrical appliances such as radios out of the pool area because of the hazard of electrical shock.