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When Poop Hits the Pool
Any child of the 80s will have a hard time forgetting the Baby Ruth scene from Caddyshack. But contrary to Bill Murray's declaration, it is a big deal when a tot poops in a pool. The dark matter can spread bacteria like E.
Party by the Pool...And Play It Safe!
The holiday weekend is in full swing and you've probably got some wet events penciled in on the calendar. If you're planning a poolside soiree, here are some tips to keeping the festivities kid-friendly. While parents are off mingling, it's not uncommon for a tot to slip in the pool for a dip without notice.
Tips to Keeping Kids Safe Around Residential Pools
Walking out your backdoor and a refreshing pool to exercise or relax sounds ideal, but when children are in the picture — it's best to take numerous precautions. A whopping 67 percent of lilsugar readers said they would buy a home with a backyard pool, but having such a luxury comes with plenty of responsibility. Take a look at our tips for ensuring a safe backyard.
Be Safe While Cooling Off Public Poolside This Summer
Taking your tots to the local swimming hole may not be as exciting as the one that set the seen for the love affair between Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson in Little Children, but afternoons of Marco Polo and creative diving board tricks will keep you interested. Though lifeguards and management companies are responsible for public pools’ cleanliness and safety, there are several precautions families should take to ensure a great experience.
Before entering a public pool, parents should:
- Look to see that the pool water is clean and clear.
Mommy Alert! Make Sure Pool Has Proper Drain Covers
Before you take your kids out to take a dip next Spring, check to make sure the (public, private or residential) pool has safe drain covers. Children have been terribly injured, paralyzed and died after the suction of a pool's drain has trapped them underwater. In one incident, it took two adults to pull a young girl from a hot tub.
Would You Buy a Home With a Pool?
Rumors abound that our favorite tensome, the Gosselins, purchased a beautiful new home complete with an abstract pool. While the thought of a backyard pool conjures up visions of parties and hours of tot fun, the responsibility —not to mention liability — may be more than parents are willing to take on. Would you consider buying a place with a swimming hole?
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Tubes Out of Water: Four Million Floats Recalled
Get the kiddie tubes out of the pool! Before you set your child out to sail in the swimming pool, check out the more than four million flotation devices that have been recalled by Chinese manufacturer, Aqua-Leisure. The company makes many of the popular water items sold for between $8 - $15 at national retailers like Toys R Us, Kmart, Target and Walgreens.
Tyler Perry Turns Act of Racism Into Trip For Inner City Kids
It's a shame when narrow minded people make the world an ugly place for children. Earlier this month, a private Philadelphia swim club was accused of discriminating against youngsters from an inner-city Summer camp who paid to swim at the facility. After some racist comments were made by pool patrons, the camp's check was returned and the 65 participants were told they were no longer welcome there.
What Benefits Make Work Life Balance a Reality?
Working parents know that there are choices and sacrifices that must be made when juggling their home and office commitments. Our own Commander-in-Chief recently lamented the events and milestones he missed while on the campaign trail or attending meetings, but whether or not those choices define success in the business world is still up for debate.
As the number of dual-income families continues to rise, many employers are trying to help mom and dad maintain some sort of work-life balance with programs and tools designed to reduce their levels of stress.
Kelly Rutherford Battles Ex on Son's Safety Around Home Pool
All a youngster needs to hear is the words, "swimming pool," to dash in and slip into a bathing suit. For parents, an open body of water means entertaining the "what ifs" that can cause stress and panic. Even well skilled wee swimmers fall victim to tragedy in an unsupervised pool.
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