Basics of Protecting Toddlers from Accidental Drowning with a Swimming Pool Fence

Defend Against the #1 Threat to Children Under 5 with a Pool Safety Fence

Accidental swimming pool drowning is all too common, representing the #1 cause of death for kids under 5 in Florida, Arizona and California and the #2 cause in 12 other states.

Many of these tragic incidents occur to parents that least expect them…their children are always well supervised and they're usually pretty affluent and well educated. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently commissioned a study to see how drowning incidents occur and concluded supervision alone can and does fail.

Install a removable pool fence – the most practical and effective barrier against accidental drowning

Pool safety fences must be built with top-quality materials and to strict safety standards to provide a long lasting, removable swimming pool barrier.

A swimming pool fence is designed to isolate a swimming pool from the home and other areas in the yard – eliminating any access to the water by a toddler. An effective pool safety fence is built so the only reason to open it is to either use or service the swimming pool.

Polyester woven mesh is a see-through material that has exceptional tensile strength that's needed for a swimming pool fence. Sections are 12 – 14 feet and at least 4 feet high…5 foot high sections provide additional security. Each section has individual panels spaced no more than 3 feet apart, maintaining tension on the mesh material.

Good pool fence material also includes a vinyl border which provides not only a finished look for your swimming pool fence, but eliminates the threat of sagging over time.

Another important safety feature of a removable pool fence that prevents toddlers from gaining access to the pool area is a self-closing, self-latching gate – a more practical option, especially if older kids are using the pool since the gate will close no matter what.

Gate hinges, latches and installation need to conform to CPSC standards - be durable enough to withstand corrosion and wear and tear - and swing outward so infants will not be able to push the gate open and gain access to the pool area.

Swimming pool fence is easily cleaned and weather resistant

See-through, polyester woven mesh is coated with a marine grade polyvinyl that prevents mildew build-up, which makes it easier to keep a pool safety fence looking good for a very long time.

And, pool fence sections are easily removable but keep in mind that removing it for a social event is not a good idea since you will most likely be distracted. Most removable pool fences are never taken down until kids are old enough and no longer require this safeguard.

Swimming pool safety fence is only one line of defense against accidental drowning. Supervision is still a must, along with locked doors and swimming lessons to adequately protect your kids from this silent threat.

Protect your kids from the dangers of accidental drowning with a pool safety fence…Get your custom, no-obligation quote from Katchakid today.