Teach kids to swim at a young age. It's never too early to install a love of water in a child. Make baby's bath tub fun and happy! Then, when he or she is a toddler, teach them how to float on their backs and roll over. Formal swim lessons can begin at around four or five.
Don't leave children unattended. Even if a child can swim or is wearing a personal flotation device, he or she should not swim alone.
Use U.S.-Coast Guard approved flotation devices. While it may be tempting to save money by purchasing water wings or fins at a discount store, this is not the time to cut costs. Unapproved flotation devices can provide pool owners with a false sense of security and are not completely safe.
Don't dive in shallow water. Never, ever dive into pool water that is less than five feet deep, or when the bottom can't be seen. It can result in serious head and/or neck injuries that may be permanent.
If it thunders, seek shelter. Get out of the water immediately if it thunders. If swimmers can hear thunder, it means that the storm is close enough for lightning to strike a conductor of electricity such as pools, trees, or anything metal. Stay out of the water for 15 minutes after each clap of thunder is heard.
Avoid all distractions. Whoever is in charge of watching swimmers in the pool should not be on a cell phone or any electronic device. No reading and no headphones. Stay close to the pool and don't look away—even for a minute.
Keep glass containers away from the pool. It is must to keep glass away from the pool and its surrounding area. If it shatters, it will not only be extremely difficult to clean up on the pool deck, it can also slice the pool liner or cut someone's foot.
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