Some people say that if the phone rings they have their kids go inside with them or they just let it ring, we have a cordless so we always have the phone out there. She had fallen into the winter cover and because of the cover being so slick she was not able to get to the side of the pool. I am in search of any info on others that have been hurt or worse with the winter pool covers. Only the 6 year old can swim. It helps but the oldest can open it by himself already so even with a fence supervision is important.
Few parents realize the dangers of floaties.
These are the devices that wrap around the arms of the child to keep their arms at the waters surface. These devices give children a false sence of buoyency. I must say that supervision is the key. We are owners of an above ground pool and it's a great pleasure during the summer months. We also have 2 children ages 7 and 2.