| Swimming pool toys are specially made for kids | | | | susceptible to deflating can cause choking or |
| to enjoy their time on the pool. These toys are | | | | worst, suffocation. |
| very useful because it allows them to release | | | | 6. |
| their interests especially when they grow up. Also, | | | | If you purchased an inflatable pool toy, check it |
| pool toys could also be his medium to gain friends | | | | first before your child use it on the pool. Make |
| whenever they swim on a beach or public pool. | | | | sure it won't deflate by the time he's playing with |
| However, safety must be taken into | | | | it. |
| consideration. These kids have no idea how toys | | | | 7. |
| can be harmful to them. Guide your kids and | | | | Check for any microorganisms that may grow on |
| follow these safety tips: | | | | the toy once improperly stored. Microorganisms |
| | | | like molds or mildews can cause health problems |
| 1. | | | | to the user. These dirt may cause allergy or light |
| Select a pool toy that is suited to your child's age. | | | | illnesses to the child. |
| Consider also the level of skill needed. Do not | | | | 8. |
| purchase a pool toy that is advanced to the | | | | Inspect for any edges of the toy. Some toys |
| limited capacity of your child. | | | | have hard plastic parts that may harm the skin of |
| 2. | | | | your child. |
| When buying a pool toy, check the label. These | | | | 9. |
| labels usually provide information that give | | | | Never allow your child to play with broken toys. If |
| appropriate age recommendations, instructions, | | | | there are old pool toys, disposed them to prevent |
| and warnings. | | | | your child from accidents. |
| 3. | | | | 10. |
| Avoid toys that have smaller parts. These could | | | | Before storing the toys, allow them to dry so |
| cause choking your child. | | | | that it will not become smelly on the day he uses |
| 4. | | | | it again. Store it in a dry place and ensure that |
| Examine how the toy was constructed. Check | | | | you child will not know where you keep it. |
| the seams of an inflatable toy and other parts | | | | Following these tips will surely prevent your child |
| that must be tightly attached. If the pool toy | | | | from any accidents caused by playing pool toys. |
| contains sand or other weighing materials, check | | | | Sources: |
| for any possibility of leaking. | | | | 1. |
| 5. | | | | Toy that is suited to your child's age: |
| Check the seals, seams, and plugs when the toy | | | | 2. |
| is already inflated. Look for any holes that can be | | | | Choking: |
| threatening to your child's safety. A toy that is | | | | 3. |