With our beautiful year-round weather, homeowners should inspect safety fences around pools and water features at the start of each season. Before hosting summer celebrations, make sure your fence is secure and gates are functioning properly. For more guidance, read our blog: Residential Pool Safety Tips for Your Summer Fun.
This may be the single most important step in water safety. During busy celebrations, it’s easy for adults to get distracted. Assign one responsible adult as the Water Watcher — their sole duty is to supervise the pool and ensure everyone’s safety.
The best defense against childhood drowning is giving your child the skills to stay safe in the water. At Premier, we teach children of all ages so they can enjoy a lifelong love of swimming.
Not all children have the same swimming skills. Be aware of each child’s comfort and ability in the water and monitor activities accordingly.
Children’s curiosity can change daily, and a moment of distraction can lead them dangerously close to the pool, ocean, or other water features. Always stay vigilant.
Floating toys are fun, but they can create a false sense of security and tempt children to go beyond their skill level.
Games like “who can hold their breath the longest” may seem innocent, but they can lead to hyperventilation or unconsciousness. Avoid these activities to keep children safe.
Children are determined. Pool toys left inside gates or near water can tempt kids to get too close, creating unnecessary risk.
