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OTer's with pools and young kids
Posted on 3/14/18 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 1:54 pm
About to start building a pool and wondering what's the best option for safety with young kids. We have a 5 year old and 2 year old.
We're leaning towards something that's easily removed that has netting between posts. Don't love the aesthetic look of this however we know 5-6 years from now we'll be able to discard it altogether. And also it can be removed pretty quickly if having a many people in the backyard at once.
What have you guys done? Here's a quick idea of what we're looking at (or something similar):
We're leaning towards something that's easily removed that has netting between posts. Don't love the aesthetic look of this however we know 5-6 years from now we'll be able to discard it altogether. And also it can be removed pretty quickly if having a many people in the backyard at once.
What have you guys done? Here's a quick idea of what we're looking at (or something similar):
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Posted on 3/14/18 at 1:54 pm to okietiger
looks dumb
Posted on 3/14/18 at 1:55 pm to okietiger
Just make it above ground and all you have to do is gate the ladder
Posted on 3/14/18 at 1:55 pm to okietiger
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pool
The only thing that compares to a boat on creating happiness when it is gone.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 1:57 pm to weagle99
Well this thread is going about as well as expected.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 1:58 pm to okietiger
Just teach them how to swim or send them to crawfish Aquatics
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:00 pm to okietiger
Have a 1 and 3 year olds. We have a gate like that. However, our gate simply separates the porch from the pool. It does not surround the entire pool like your photo.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:01 pm to crazycubes
Thanks for the input. It's pretty large and open covered patio so I'm not sure how'd we achieve what you're describing.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:02 pm to okietiger
Have the nanny take care of the kids.
Or make them wear floaties 24/7.
Or make them wear floaties 24/7.
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:02 pm to okietiger
Teach them how to swim ASAP!! That's what we did and never leave a child unattended in or around a pool.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:04 pm to TH03
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Or make them wear floaties 24/7.
Can you do that for all kids that happen to wander by?
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:06 pm to weagle99
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Can you do that for all kids that happen to wander by?
Well I hope he has a fenced yard.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:06 pm to jmon
We're going to have lots of swimming lessons as well as pool alarms. But I'd rather be safe than sorry even if it's not aesthetically pleasing for a few summers.
One thing nice about this temporary fences is they can be taken down and stored for the offseason. So basically it's only up while not in use from May - early September.
One thing nice about this temporary fences is they can be taken down and stored for the offseason. So basically it's only up while not in use from May - early September.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:07 pm to TH03
Is Weagle playing with a full deck?
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:07 pm to crazycubes
I know this couple that lost their child due to repair man leaving door cracked, 2 yr old got out fell in pool and drowned. This happened last summer.
My buddy found his 3 yr old floating in the pool face down last summer while adults were outside socializing and he went inside to use the bathroom..
Luckily they revived him at hospital and he made it.
I have a pool and I have small kids.
I was worried till I took the floaties off told my 3 yr old (youngest) to dive down and get that golf ball off bottom.
He did, haven't worried since.
Not lot of good answers.
Swimming lessons and the floaties that go around their arms and chest are a must till you see they are comfortable a d confident.
Get a child loving dog can help too.
My buddy found his 3 yr old floating in the pool face down last summer while adults were outside socializing and he went inside to use the bathroom..
Luckily they revived him at hospital and he made it.
I have a pool and I have small kids.
I was worried till I took the floaties off told my 3 yr old (youngest) to dive down and get that golf ball off bottom.
He did, haven't worried since.
Not lot of good answers.
Swimming lessons and the floaties that go around their arms and chest are a must till you see they are comfortable a d confident.
Get a child loving dog can help too.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:08 pm to okietiger
I would just do a sturdy gate around, whether temporary or more permanent. You can always remove the "permanent" ones later. It's worth spending money for something you know will stop the kids from getting in.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:11 pm to p&g
Jesus.
Yeah we're doing in-home swim lessons, pool alarm, and some type of netted fence that's torn down in a few minutes.
Not taking any chances.
Yeah we're doing in-home swim lessons, pool alarm, and some type of netted fence that's torn down in a few minutes.
Not taking any chances.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:11 pm to okietiger
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One thing nice about this temporary fences is they can be taken down and stored for the offseason. So basically it's only up while not in use from May - early September.
You can drown any season of the year. You, your family, your neighbors, their pets, drunks wandering in can all drown.
You are going to have to keep water in it, less it pop out of the ground with or without major cracks.
Common sense answer: call your insurance agent and ask what they require to keep your home owners insurance within reasonable increases. If you don't know your agent or he/she is young, contact other agents to double check your agent.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:12 pm to Croacka
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Just make it above ground and all you have to do is gate the ladder
ghetto grandmother in covington just had a young grandchild drown in their above ground pool. i wouldn't rely upon a guarded ladder as children grow.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:14 pm to okietiger
That temporarily fencing in your pic looks like the best idea. Removable without leaving a trace behind once its no longer needed.
Friend has a pool and young kids with a similar setup to the fence in your photo except that there's slots in the decking around the pool where the safety fence posts slide into. Downside is those slots are still there even when the fencing isn't.
Friend has a pool and young kids with a similar setup to the fence in your photo except that there's slots in the decking around the pool where the safety fence posts slide into. Downside is those slots are still there even when the fencing isn't.
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