Water Safety
Whilst the kids will absolutely love the paddling pools and above ground pool on this site, it's important to remember that they should never be left with the pools unsupervised!
Children can drown in just a few inches of water, and the younger the child the greater the risk as they are less mobile and find it hard to climb out of the water.
By following a few simple rules, you can make sure that your children can enjoy the paddling pools and above ground pools in complete safety!
- Never leave children on their own with the paddling pools or above ground pools. If the phone rings for example, take your child with you when you go to answer it, so they can't get back in the pool while you aren't there.
- When not in use, its a good idea to empty paddling pools, or to cover the above ground pools with a pool cover. Turn paddling pools upside down, so that if it rains overnight they don't collect water.
- Do not rely on arm bands or floatation devices to keep your child safe, you need to keep an eye on them at all times.
- Babies find it hard to regulate their temperature, so add some warm water to the pool, and don't leave them in the pool for too long at a time.
- Teach your children basic water safety rules, and start teaching them to swim as early as possible.
- Some sun screens can be washed away with water, so apply it to your child regularly to stop them getting sun burnt.