Child Proof Your Pool & Save a LIFE!!

If you have a small child, protecting them from accidentally falling in your pool should be top priority. Many parents who have lost their child from accidental drowning have regretted not having a safety feature in place to protect their child. Think it can’t happen to you. So did they.

Lets look at a few facts that you may not be aware of:

1. Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of injury death in the United States in children under the age of 15.

2. In 18 of the 50 states, drowning was the #1 cause of existential injury death of children 1-4 years of age.

3. 67% of all drownings occur in backyard pools and spas.

4. The majority of drowning incidents have occurred while the children’s supervisor assumed the child was safely in doors.

5. A child can drown in less time than it takes to answer the phone.

6. A child can drown in as little as 4-6 inches of water in as little as 30 seconds.

7. Children less than 5 years of age and young people age 15-24 have the highest drowning rates.

8. For every child who drowns, 4 children are hospitalized for near drowning accidents.

9. 1/3 of those near drowning accidents survive, but suffer significant neurological impairment. Irreversible brain damage may occur in as little as 3-5 minutes. (Katchakid)

The Answer to Child Proofing your pool:

Katchakid pool safety net (pictured above)

Features of the Katchakid pool safety net:

No exposed area of Water:
The net cannot be removed by most children under 12 years of age. If properly positioned, anchored and tensioned the net should not have any perimeter gaps for a child to crawl underneath.

Total Visibility:
You can still see your pool top to bottom.

Will Not Shrink or Stretch:
The Katchakid pool netting is treated with laboratory developed maximum UV inhibitors so the netting will not shrink or deteriorate even when subjected to harsh climate conditions.

Convenient:
You do not need to remove your pool protection to chlorinate or chemically treat your pool. 24 hours / 7 days per week child pool safety.

Easy On & Off:
The tension of the net is controlled by the central tension system; a series of pullies which allow the Katchakid to be removed and replaced with relative ease. An easy off portable storage roller constructed from high quality furniture PVC tubing assists with easy wind up removal. Generally takes 3-5 minutes to remove and 5-8 minutes to replace the net on an average size and shaped swimming pool.

Aesthetically Pleasing:
The Katchakid can be installed on most pools, ponds, spas, and water features and is available in Pool Ocean Blue or Coal Jet Black. The net is secured around the pool’s perimeter with your choice of feet friendly, flush mounted, color coordinated hard-wearing nylon or premium high-grade brass anchors.

Superior Quality and Outstanding Performance:
Katchakid Inc. offers the very best in terms of child proof pool safety and in our 30 years of experience we have never had a reported drowning or near drowning incident with a correctively installed Katchakid.

“I can now open the back door and let the kids run in and out without a single worry.”

Sue Lodge
Las Vegas, Nevada

So, if you are wondering if you missed child proofing something, look at one of the largest areas of your home that definitely 100% needs to be child proofed. Call 1-888-552-8242 or visit http://www.katchakid.com/ for a free estimate. Thanks for reading.

By: Melissa Ward
Sparkle Pool Cleaning

Reference: Katchaid Inc.