Saturday, July 20, 2013

Pool Gear That Is Ideal For Kids

By Carmella Watts


Some fun pool gear will be ideal for your summer this year. There are several ways that you can use various items to to have a relaxing time in the water. The following are recommended items that are fun and groovy, and that will surely improve your swimming experience this summer.

Water fountains are such fun for the kids; they make swimming go from just moving up and down to maybe having an exciting water fight. Kids love to splash each other and have a great game in the water. These fountains are available in many different designs and will fit most swimming pools.

If you have a good shallow end, then a fountain that sprays down on you that the kids can run through might be a good option. However, if it is only one depth, the height of the fountain will not be that much above the water level. You will also have to make sure that the ground is not too slippery, so maybe some adhesive grip tapes would be a good option.

A water cannon is something that will be a great asset, especially for older children. There is the risk of lots of water splashing out, so with this option, you will need to have a convenient way to restore the water levels. You should also take into consideration that the new water will need more chlorine treatment, which could be quite a costly exercise. There is also the risk of someone getting hurt if being shot in the face with such high pressured water.

Then there is the expense of having the plumbing installed for both these features. If you have very deep water, then a cheaper option might be to install a balance beam or dueling log. You will need to take into consideration the size of the water surface, as you will need to make sure you have good clearance on all sides. You will then need to decide if you want to have it mounted or suspended.

Make sure you set the mood with the right lighting for your atmosphere. You could choose blue, red or just the nice glow of natural light. The lighting of swimming pools really sets the atmosphere for a party, and some color changing lights are perfect for different events.

Good fencing is a prerequisite for any pool to make sure kids aren't able to get in without parent supervision, or until they are old enough to be on their own. Swimming pools should also not have areas that are too slippery, because children love to run and jump, or chase each other. There are many products out that that can be used to help achieve non-slip surfaces.

The best pool gear for children is sunscreen. Making sure it is good quality with high SPF gives children the best protection against the sun and its harmful rays. Getting them to wear hats and a t-shirt when they are outside, and making sure they reapply the sunscreen regularly, will prevent sunburns.




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