A device that detects when something falls into or enters a pool and sounds an alarm. Surface wave sensors, subsurface pressure sensors, and gate alarms are the main types. They're a good supplement to a pool fence, not a replacement.
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A barrier around a swimming pool at least 4 feet high with a self-closing, self-latching gate. It's the single most effective way to prevent child drowning in backyard pools. Mesh, metal, and glass options are available. The fence should completely isolate the pool from the house and yard.
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for kids under 5, and it can happen in as little as an inch of water. Constant adult supervision near any water source is non-negotiable. Pool fences, toilet locks, and draining buckets and tubs immediately after use all help.
Making your yard and outdoor spaces safe for babies and toddlers. This includes fencing pools, removing poisonous plants, checking playground equipment for hot surfaces, and keeping garden tools and chemicals locked away.