10 Safety Tips On Pool Toys

Feb 23
08:34

2010

Jasmine Boulsen

Jasmine Boulsen

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Swimming pool toys are specially made for kids to enjoy their time on the pool. These toys are very useful because it allows them to release their int...

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Swimming pool toys are specially made for kids to enjoy their time on the pool. These toys are very useful because it allows them to release their interests especially when they grow up. Also,10 Safety Tips On Pool Toys Articles pool toys could also be his medium to gain friends whenever they swim on a beach or public pool. However, safety must be taken into consideration. These kids have no idea how toys can be harmful to them. Guide your kids and follow these safety tips:

  1. Select a pool toy that is suited to your child's age. Consider also the level of skill needed. Do not purchase a pool toy that is advanced to the limited capacity of your child.

  2. When buying a pool toy, check the label. These labels usually provide information that give appropriate age recommendations, instructions, and warnings.

  3. Avoid toys that have smaller parts. These could cause choking your child.

  4. Examine how the toy was constructed. Check the seams of an inflatable toy and other parts that must be tightly attached. If the pool toy contains sand or other weighing materials, check for any possibility of leaking.

  5. Check the seals, seams, and plugs when the toy is already inflated. Look for any holes that can be threatening to your child's safety. A toy that is susceptible to deflating can cause choking or worst, suffocation.

  6. If you purchased an inflatable pool toy, check it first before your child use it on the pool. Make sure it won't deflate by the time he's playing with it.

  7. Check for any microorganisms that may grow on the toy once improperly stored. Microorganisms like molds or mildews can cause health problems to the user. These dirt may cause allergy or light illnesses to the child.

  8. Inspect for any edges of the toy. Some toys have hard plastic parts that may harm the skin of your child.

  9. Never allow your child to play with broken toys. If there are old pool toys, disposed them to prevent your child from accidents.

  10. Before storing the toys, allow them to dry so that it will not become smelly on the day he uses it again. Store it in a dry place and ensure that you child will not know where you keep it.

Following these tips will surely prevent your child from any accidents caused by playing pool toys.

Sources:

  1. Toy that is suited to your child's age: http://toys.about.com/od/toysbyage/u/toysbyage.htm

  2. Choking: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/choking/article_em.htm

  3. Cause allergy: http://www.allergyconsumerreview.com/mold-and-mildew-allergy.html

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