Every year I see news of children drowning in portable swimming pools, and I feel heartbroken every time I see such news. Now is summer, the season when swimming pools are most frequently used, so we must attach great importance to this issue.

People generally think that drowning is easier in deep water, but they don’t know that a child can drown in 3 cm of water, because this amount of water is enough to cover a child’s nose and mouth. And drownings are very short-lived, often occurring within minutes. So when you take a phone call or a toilet time, your child may be at risk. Remember, don’t take your eyes off your kids when they’re playing in the water!

Portable swimming pools consist of a framed pool made of plastic and a metal frame. It comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from less than 15 centimeters to over a meter in depth. According to statistics, children under the age of 5 are most likely to drown because they are too young to realize the danger.

Here are safety tips for parents to keep in mind:

1. Never leave a child unattended in or near water.

2. Use properly: Don’t exceed the number of adults or children the pool can safely hold.

3. Teach children how to swim.

4. Teach children to stay away from drains.

5. Ensure all pools and spas – both in your backyard and any public pool you may visit – have compliant drain covers.

6. Install proper barriers, covers and alarms on and around your pool and spa.

7. Know how to perform CPR on children and adults.

Written buy Doris from East-inflatables