Safe Tips for Kids in a Slip and Slide Swimming Pool

In a hot summer day, you can allow your kids to enjoy in a kiddie pool and slip and slide. This is for sure entertaining and relaxing. But while using them you must keep safety tips in mind otherwise this can be highly dangerous.

• Monitor It Always – Kids can easily drown in a few inches of water. Keep an eye to the pool even when the water is not very deep. They can fall and drown. Due to this reason you should be aware about the slip and slide and do not leave your children unattended.

• Empty Pool – You must empty the pool when kids are not playing with it. Do not leave the water in the pool for the next session. When it is filled up with water your kids or neighbors’ kid can go inside when no one is looking. Besides leaving water is unhygienic and unsanitary.

• Keep the Pool Away – Keep the pool out of reach to the kids. They could be old enough to fill the pool on their own and invite an accident.

• The Set-up Place – The set-up place should be even. An uneven place, rocks, sticks other substances under the pool or the landing area of the slip and slide can cause accidents to your kids.

• Not for Teens and Adults – The slip and slides are not for teens and adults. They are only for kids. Adults and teen can get neck and back injury if they try this game as they could be too heavy or tall for the toy.

Other Tips

• When a kid is missing, check the pool first.

• Keep the safety equipment and mobile phone handy when your kids are playing with this toy.

• Set a pool alarm. It will ring when a kid enters the pool when no adult is outside.

• Set a barrier or fence around the landing are. It will prevent accidents.

• Keep all electric filter and pumps switched off when kids are playing with it. It will help prevent electrocution.

If your kid is injured yet after taking all precautions because of manufacturing error in the slip and slide, you can call our personal injury lawyer in OKC at The West Law Firm.

** Disclaimer: The above article does not imply a relationship between attorney and client, nor is it legal advice.