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re: OTer's with pools and young kids
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:14 pm to okietiger
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:14 pm to okietiger
We are having a pool dug this Saturday actually. I plan on putting a rod iron fence around the whole thing but I'm on an acre lot and I plan on doing a lot of landscaping in the fenced area. The fence is mostly to keep the dogs out of the pool but we do have enough nieces and nephews that I don't want to take a chance when they're over.
My aunt has the same fence as you put in your OP. As for it being ugly or whatever, I don't really notice it when I go to her house. There's not many options for an aesthetically appealing way to keep kids from having accidents in the pool.
My aunt has the same fence as you put in your OP. As for it being ugly or whatever, I don't really notice it when I go to her house. There's not many options for an aesthetically appealing way to keep kids from having accidents in the pool.
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Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:15 pm to okietiger
While it may not look great aesthetically, there is no doubt in my mind that it is a good idea to have something around your pool for a few years with kids that age.
All it takes is them being out of your sight for a couple minutes for things to go incredibly wrong.
I can't really help with recommendations on type, but I think what you are planning on doing is a must have.
All it takes is them being out of your sight for a couple minutes for things to go incredibly wrong.
I can't really help with recommendations on type, but I think what you are planning on doing is a must have.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:18 pm to okietiger
Teach then to swim. Never let your guard down.
Do not rely on a fence that can get damaged or left open.
I’ve raised 5 kids and the pool is the best babysitter I’ve ever had.
Do not rely on a fence that can get damaged or left open.
I’ve raised 5 kids and the pool is the best babysitter I’ve ever had.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:20 pm to okietiger
Friends of ours have a net that covers the pool. They only use it in the off season, but it isn't too difficult to remove. However, i would not want to take it on/off every day of the summer.
The OT ballers here likely have an sliding, electronic cover.
The OT ballers here likely have an sliding, electronic cover.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:22 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.
I'd keep it up year round while the kids are still that young. Just takes one time for something bad to happen if a kids out of your sight for a minute and decides they want to jump in the pool in December because it happens to be warm outside.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:23 pm to mooseofterror
I also don't know what the design of your pool is, but if you're adding a hot tub, make sure you add it on the side or back side of the pool. I've heard a couple of nightmare stories of a kid going under behind the hot tub and out of site. Just a design suggestion.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:25 pm to okietiger
Another route is what we did. Can be home specific though. We put Little sliding hotel locks at the top of our doors. Very easy. He is always supervised but even if not he’d need a chair on a stool to get up there.
He is 8 now. Swims better than me. Lol
He is 8 now. Swims better than me. Lol
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:25 pm to Croacka
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Just make it above ground and all you have to do is gate the ladder
Yea my 1.5 year old has no problem climbing ladders.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:26 pm to classicgold
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good idea to have something around your pool
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:27 pm to okietiger
I have a fence just like the picture in the OP, we just got it installed a month or so ago and it is probably the best decision we have made.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:28 pm to TH03
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Well I hope he has a fenced yard.
Story after story after story of that not stopping kids from drowning. And OP would probably still be held liable. Because here is the thing to all of you smirking at me: It is in many ways the neighbor’s kids you need to be worried about, not your own.
Some type of removable ‘hard’ cover is the best solution. OP will probably cheap out and use some net bullshite that will gradually get used less and less because it is so annoying to put up and take down.
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:32 pm to okietiger
We waited until our youngest was 4 before putting in a pool. Then I taught her to swim. Worked out fine.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:33 pm to weagle99
Wait until your youngest kid can safely swim unattended to install a pool. Anything less is irresponsible.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:35 pm to okietiger
Just drain the pool after each use.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:36 pm to okietiger
Shock collars and an underground fence.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:37 pm to okietiger
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best option for safety with young kids.
swiming lessons. serious.. didnt read every response so already mentioned i assume.
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:39 pm to okietiger
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About to start building a pool and wondering what's the best option for safety with young kids
In all seriousness...... teach them how to swim
Your 5 year old should know by now.. the younger one needs to learn ASAP
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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 drain your pool after summer’s over?
This post was edited on 3/14/18 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:41 pm to okietiger
Like others have said, teach them to swim ASAP.
I know a couple that had an extremely close call with one of there young kids a few years ago. They have installed motion alarms all around the pool now. The are "pool" alarms that will trip with water movement like splashes. Good luck. The kids will love it.
I know a couple that had an extremely close call with one of there young kids a few years ago. They have installed motion alarms all around the pool now. The are "pool" alarms that will trip with water movement like splashes. Good luck. The kids will love it.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:48 pm to okietiger
quote:I had newborn twins up to about 4 years old in a house with a pool.
OTer's with pools and young kids
We had a fence like in the pic in your OP, we had an alarm in the pool that go off really loudly with motion from the water, and we had in addition to the locks of course, an individual alarm that would also go off really loudly on the door to the patio that you'd have to manually press a button to open the door for it to not go off.
We were probably overprepared considering their age, but you can never go wrong overdoing it.
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