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Do Not rely on the following pool safety devices to protect your kids! Safe Kids Worldwide recommends that you only use them in conjunction with pool fencing that incorporates a self closing & self latching gate!!

NETS AND POOL COVERS – Although most of the newer covers and nets are designed to hold a persons weight, thus preventing someone from falling into the pool and drowning. These products work great when they are installed and properly in place. The potential for danger comes in when the cover or net is not re-installed after the pool is used. If the cover or net is left off, even for a short time, it is not doing any good.

POOL ALARMS – There are a few types of pool alarms, but the only ones that should be used are those set off by water displacement. If an object of a certain weight (usually around 15 lbs) falls in the pool, the water displacement of that object will set off the alarm. Again, this safety measure works fairly well if it is turned on. The potential for danger comes in when you forget to turn the alarm back on after using the pool.

DOOR ALARMS – There are, again, many different types of alarms that can be put on doors leading out into the pool area. If used, make sure the alarm meets building codes for pools, some don’t. This is a good tool for alerting a parent that a child has wondered outside. The potential for danger comes if you or an older child leaves a door open, and of course the alarm does no good at all if everyone is already outside.

DOOR LOCKS – Another option for doors leading to the pool area might be an added lock. These types of locks are only recommended for doors that are hardly used. You can install an additional lock at the top of the door, out of reach of children. Make sure it is key lockable, and also be sure to hide the key where children cannot get to it.

FENCING – There are also several types of fencing available. Wrought Iron, and Removable Mesh would be the most popular. There is nothing wrong with an iron fence, as long as it has a self closing and self latching gate that is also key lockable. The only two drawbacks to iron are that they are more expensive, and they are permanent. The removable mesh pool fencing is less expansive, and can be taken down for parties, or when the children are all older.