Kids and Pools: Common Safety Rules | CPA

As temperatures rise, as does the use of pools. The safety of everyone is priority, so it’s important to establish a set of clear pool regulations that are understood by all users, particularly kids.Here are six safety rules to keep in mind around the pool.1. Adult Supervision is RequiredKids need to understand that they can only enter the pool when there is an adult present. As for the adults, be sure to take turns in looking after the little ones so you have time for some fun too!2. Feet FirstWith this rule, emphasize the importance of entering the water feet first for safety and no diving from the sides of the pool. Same rule applies when there’s a slide in the pool. This can protect someone from going headfirst where it is too shallow.3. No RunningKids can get excited when they’re near a swimming pool. This often means that instead of walking around the pool, they run. There’s a high risk of injury if someone running falls on the hard surface surrounding the pool and it’s easy to m...