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Pool Alarms
Posted on 5/15/20 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 5/15/20 at 9:59 pm
My parents have a pool and my 4 year old sometimes stays the weekend with them (along with my nephew of the same age).
Its above ground with a deck/locked gate.
My parents keep a close eye on them, but as anyone with small children knows, they are sneaky and quick.
With all that said, I'd like to add another layer of protection and get them a pool alarm and am looking for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
Its above ground with a deck/locked gate.
My parents keep a close eye on them, but as anyone with small children knows, they are sneaky and quick.
With all that said, I'd like to add another layer of protection and get them a pool alarm and am looking for recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 5/16/20 at 12:09 am to Bawcephus
they make those wireless magnetic window and door alarms
that seems like something thats worth looking into
but the only real solution is a combo of motion activated as well as door activated alarms
that seems like something thats worth looking into
but the only real solution is a combo of motion activated as well as door activated alarms
This post was edited on 5/16/20 at 12:18 am
Posted on 5/16/20 at 8:22 am to Bawcephus
It seems like the brain trust on reddit were largely against the in-pool alarms as being too little too late and too many false positives. Looking at all the pool gate alarms that can withstand weather the reviews were mixed. I've thought about creating my own weather proof box with smart sensors but that may not be necessary.
They focused more on layers of protection before the kid hits the pool and supervision.
To this, I already have a door and a gate before my pool. I will add another temporary gate, but also thinking of installing door locks high on my exterior doors a kid can't reach.
They focused more on layers of protection before the kid hits the pool and supervision.
To this, I already have a door and a gate before my pool. I will add another temporary gate, but also thinking of installing door locks high on my exterior doors a kid can't reach.
This post was edited on 5/16/20 at 9:05 am
Posted on 5/16/20 at 9:35 am to Bawcephus
I just know kids are too good at climbing, if they want to be.
I know this sounds over the top, but I wouldn't want to leave my 4 year old with someone who has a pool
I know this sounds over the top, but I wouldn't want to leave my 4 year old with someone who has a pool
Posted on 5/16/20 at 10:18 am to Teddy Ruxpin
I use one of those contact sensors with an alert chime on the exterior doors along with a fence. So I hear and get an alert on my phone when the back door is open.
Also we were very aggressive with teaching our kids to swim at a young age. Our just turned 4 year old is an extremely capable swimmer which provides peace of mind also.
Also we were very aggressive with teaching our kids to swim at a young age. Our just turned 4 year old is an extremely capable swimmer which provides peace of mind also.
This post was edited on 5/16/20 at 10:20 am
Posted on 5/18/20 at 1:50 am to Bawcephus
Poolguard is a good brand.
Posted on 5/18/20 at 4:10 pm to Bawcephus
Can you put a GPS tracker on the 4 year old and geofence the pool?
Posted on 5/18/20 at 7:39 pm to Bawcephus
Get the kid in swim lessons, specifically survival swimming ASAP. Has done wonders for our peace of mind with my children around our pool
Posted on 5/19/20 at 7:14 am to keakar
[quote]they make those wireless magnetic window and door alarms[/quote
This.
A door lock is the way to go.
We used a hotel type lock on the upper door. Easy to add and take off. And by the time your little guy can reach it he will be able to swim better than you.
Many pool alarms especially for a small above ground pool will be alarming for the wind, rain.
This.
A door lock is the way to go.
We used a hotel type lock on the upper door. Easy to add and take off. And by the time your little guy can reach it he will be able to swim better than you.
Many pool alarms especially for a small above ground pool will be alarming for the wind, rain.
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