Is It Time For A Pool Fence?

One question that parents have asked over and over again throughout the years is when is the best time to have a pool fence installed.

For families who live in a home with an existing swimming pool and now have a small baby and want to protect their pool the answer is when the baby is between the ages of 6 to 9 months old. This is the age that is recommended by the National Safety Council, pediatricians and most drowning prevention committees. The reason for this being the perfect age is because although the baby may not yet be walking, a small child can't verbally communicate. They can't tell their parents that "this week I'm crawling, but next week I'm going to be walking". By having a pool fence installed BEFORE a baby is mobile, parents are guaranteeing the safety of their children around the swimming pool. Pool fences can never be installed too soon. Many customers find that they have a comfort level if the pool fence is installed while their baby is still in the infant stage. Also, many young families whose baby is not yet mobile have friends who visit with slightly older babies and toddlers. The pool safety fence being installed and in place gives them a sense of protection.

For families who are moving into a new home with a swimming pool the best time to have a pool fence installed is the day you close on the home. The pool is a novelty to the children and moving day is always hectic. People are in and out and doors are left open. Everyone is distracted and too many times nobody is watching the little ones. If a pool fence is installed before a family actually moves into the home there is no chance of an accident.

Even if a small child turns 6-9 months of age during the winter or a family moves into a new home with a pool during the winter months, it's time for the swimming pool fence.. The pool is outside 365 days a year - a swimming pool safety fence should be there to protect against drowning as well. Accidents know no seasons.

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