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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Pool Gear That Is Ideal For Kids

By Carmella Watts


Some people need some guidance when putting their pools together with some great pool gear for a more enjoyable experience for their kids. There are so many things available nowadays to enhance the swimming experience for children. However, there are some important things to take into consideration when deciding what to choose.

Children often want things that they can play with in their swimming pools. They often get bored quite easily. There are many ideas out there to make a swimming experience a little bit more enjoyable. A water fountain is a great feature to add to just about any swimming area, and they come in so many different shapes and sizes.

These fountains can be used for decoration as well; you can make a water feature for your swimming area in a natural-looking way. Imagine the water running down a stone waterfall into your beautiful, clear pool. There are many different ways to add a bit of entertainment. The water cannon is also a fun toy for the children.

Making the lighting match the mood of the experience, or making that next get together with your friends an event to remember, is something to consider. There are plenty of options available; you could put the lights in the water or have them mounted above ground. They could run off power or off solar; the options are endless. Perhaps try the color changing options so you can have lights for every occasion.

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 most important piece of pool gear, other than the people, is sun block. Make sure, when you are enjoying playing with the family or are just floating around relaxing, that you slip on a t-shirt, some sunscreen, a hat and a pair of sunglasses to stay protected from that dangerous sun. It is no fun when you get a bad sunburn.




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