http://www.wisetosafety.com/safety/pool-safety-product.html There is a new pool safety product on the market everyday. And, with the importance of keeping our children safe, there is no better time to hone in on the best pool safety product for you and your family. en-us Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:17:49 EST Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:17:49 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 Safety is paramount when it comes to our children. And, with the prevalence of heated swimming pools, pool safety has become a year round topic of conversation. The statistics for the incidences of childhood drownings are staggering and can be greatly reduced with a little prevention. Look to these numbers to help you jump start your own pool safety preparations : In California, Arizona and Florida, drowning is the #1 killer of children under 5 years of age. Nationally, drowning is the #2 killer of children under 5 years of age. 69% of the accidents occurred when one or both parents were responsible for supervision of the child. 65% of the drownings took place in a pool owned by the child's parents. 77% of the children had been seen 5 minutes or less before being missed (and subsequently found in the pool.) The market for pool safety products has expanded dramatically over the past several years. You can now find all types of monitoring equipment that helps to greatly reduce the incidence of accidents regarding toddlers and small children. In your search for the perfect pool safety product , look for products that are licensed by reputable companies that have been forward thinking in their product line. Before beginning your search for the perfect pool safety product , begin in your own backyard or, the area where the pool resides. Make sure that you have the following before you venture out into the marketplace for additional security measures. Access doors to the pool area with high locks create an initial form of protection Alarms on access doors are always a smart way to go when purchasing a pool safety product Pool fences and pool alarms are one more layer of protection The lazy days of summer are always filled with memorable times spent around a pool. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the pool safety product that will best enhance your child's needs. Nothing takes the place of extreme supervision, but, added layers of protection can make any pool safety product an added bonus in protecting your greatest assets. sf Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:17:49 EST