Keeping Kids Safe From Injury in the Backyard Pool
Keeping children safe while in the pool during the summer months is a full time job for parents and other adults. The tragic loss of a child in a sand pool near Newport News, Virginia last week reminds us that injuries and death to young ones can happen in a moment.
Sometimes, it's not the fault of anyone. Accidents can happen quickly and unexpectedly. But here's a few helpful safety suggestions for those of us who have pools in our backyards. Even if it is your neighbor's pool, you might want to send them this note and link from the American Academy of Pediatrics on pool safety for children.