John Walsh, host of America's Most Wanted , and his wife have never forgotten the day their son Adam was left alone for just a few minutes. Enough about leaving children and pets inside of parked vehicles - don't do it even if just for a few minutes. In weeks to come, many of us will be frolicking in backyard swimming pools. Nothing is quite as refreshing as immersing your entire body into clear cool water. Pools are a great source of recreation but can also become death traps.
Swimming pools are like magnets when it comes to attracting dirt and wind-blown debris.
Likewise, pools tend to attract small children. Especially those who are curious and left unattended. Under no circumstances should children ever be allowed in swimming pools by themselves. Even if your backyard pool is enclosed with a fence and gate, don't become too complacent. Babies learn to climb out of their cribs before they learn to walk.