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Dock/Camp Fence Options for Toddlers
Posted on 11/10/23 at 9:50 am
Posted on 11/10/23 at 9:50 am
Daughter will be walking by the spring so exploring options for the 50' of bulkhead that we have at the camp.
I really don't want to build a permanent fence that is an eye sore, has to be weed eated, gets in the way when loading/unloading boats and fish, etc
Swinging fence is not an option due to the elevated walk way that leads from camp to dock.
Basically I just want to do a temporary fence that is only used when she is outside
This is the best option I have found online so far, I would obviously have to purchase two of them.
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Just wondering if the OBE has any other ideas or recs. The cheapest option would be to just get a roll of 50' mesh but I don't know if the wife will go for that look
I really don't want to build a permanent fence that is an eye sore, has to be weed eated, gets in the way when loading/unloading boats and fish, etc
Swinging fence is not an option due to the elevated walk way that leads from camp to dock.
Basically I just want to do a temporary fence that is only used when she is outside
This is the best option I have found online so far, I would obviously have to purchase two of them.
LINK
Just wondering if the OBE has any other ideas or recs. The cheapest option would be to just get a roll of 50' mesh but I don't know if the wife will go for that look
This post was edited on 11/10/23 at 10:40 am
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Posted on 11/10/23 at 9:55 am to redneck
Surgically attach a Auto infoating PFD to them.
Posted on 11/10/23 at 9:57 am to X123F45
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Surgically attach a Auto infoating PFD to them.
I was thinking invisible fence, but his daughters opposable thumbs means she could potentially remove the collar.
Posted on 11/10/23 at 10:08 am to redneck
in no way would I think that "fence" would stop a toddler with a full head of steam
you could build a little 4' picket fence for less than the cost of that as well, it would look better, be sturdier, and wouldn't be too hard to take down in a few years
its either that or your wife hovering over your kid every time she is outside
you could build a little 4' picket fence for less than the cost of that as well, it would look better, be sturdier, and wouldn't be too hard to take down in a few years
its either that or your wife hovering over your kid every time she is outside
Posted on 11/10/23 at 10:21 am to redneck
You could clip it to your toddler's belt loop
This post was edited on 11/10/23 at 10:22 am
Posted on 11/10/23 at 11:08 am to redneck
Don’t go cheap. It’s not worth taking a chance. Decent aluminum with pool code locks on gates
Posted on 11/10/23 at 11:29 am to redneck
Build a catch net like at Topgolf
Posted on 11/10/23 at 11:34 am to redneck
I understand your concern but you have to put the fear of God in them in regards to "that" water.
After raising numerous labs and 2 dingbat kids on the bayouside, just need to let them know that that particular body of water is not for them.
Or get her a shock collar!
After raising numerous labs and 2 dingbat kids on the bayouside, just need to let them know that that particular body of water is not for them.
Or get her a shock collar!
Posted on 11/10/23 at 1:12 pm to redneck
Buy a border collie. Let it see you corral your kid in a specific area for a little while and it’ll figure out the job pretty quick.
Posted on 11/10/23 at 3:04 pm to redneck
Make dam sure a toddler is never meet or access to water alone
Posted on 11/10/23 at 3:08 pm to redneck
Invisible perimeter shock collar is the only answer here
Posted on 11/10/23 at 4:22 pm to Quatrepot
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Make dam sure a toddler is never meet or access to water alone
She will absolutely never be left unsupervised downstairs but we are at the camp every weekend year round other than LSU games or vacation so she is going to be a camp gal. I think her first trip to the sandbar was around 6 weeks (with a fan and tent) and not once all summer did we have to leave early because of her.
Thanks all for the suggestions
I think I'm going to just do a temporary permanent picket fence and pull it down in a few years
Posted on 11/10/23 at 4:31 pm to Quatrepot
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Make dam sure a toddler is never meet or access to water alone
A makeshift fence may be one of the worst things that can be done because of the false sense of security.
Number one cause of death for children under 4 is drowning. A young child drowning is nothing like movies/tv where they are bobbing up and down gasping for help. They sink and its nothing but silence.
Personally I wouldn't want a toddler staying at a place that has immediate access to water. It would have to be a permanent fence and even then I'm still watching the kid like a hawk because people become complacent and leave gates open. Older kids don't understand the consequences of not closing a gate.
A survival swimming class would be the best solution. Not inexpensive but toddlers can be taught to tread water fairly quickly by a good teacher.
Posted on 11/10/23 at 5:32 pm to Turnblad85
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A survival swimming class would be the best solution. Not inexpensive but toddlers can be taught to tread water fairly quickly by a good teacher.
Already in the works as well
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