Summertime can mean fun time in so many different ways. It can mean backyard barbecues, whiffle ball games, pool parties, and more. When embarking on some of these summertime rights of passage that come along with youth, it is important for parents to remember that summertime safety should be a big part of your family’s summertime fun.

Backyard barbecues may seem harmless enough, but one does have to remember to teach a child not to touch a potentially 500 degree cooking surface like that of a hot outdoor grille. Also, gas grilles with propane tanks need to be closely maintained so no gas leakage occurs. Let’s not forget that proper precautions need to be taken when lighting a grille of any kind, gas or charcoal.

Pool parties are another danger zone that parents need to be aware of. Did you know that a child could drown in as little as an inch of water? This may seem like myth, but it is actual fact. This means that, as parents, we need to be mindful of our child’s water safety every time they so much as take a bath. Every year countless children are taken to hospitals for water-related tragedies, and every year there is a huge spike in the numbers during summertime when pool parties are in full effect.

One way you can do everything you can to minimize the risk of a pool-related tragedy happening to your children or anyone else’s is by installing a high quality, four-sided pool fence safely around your pool. This will eliminate the chances of any child wandering outside of your home and unsuspectingly falling into a pool of water before anyone realizes they are in danger. This provides a wonderful physical barrier that can keep your summer of fun in tact. When hiring the right contractor for the job, your pool fence will also add aesthetic beauty to your landscape as an added bonus. As far as the whiffle ball game goes… swing away! There aren’t too many whiffle-related tragedies being reported in hospitals these days.

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