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Kiddie pools are a great way to entertain children, and keep them cool, in the summer.  These pools provide am inexpensive and easy-to-maintain way to let kids play in the water.  However, there are serious safety concerns associated with kiddie pools.  Because children, especially babies and tots, can drown in just a few inches of water, knowing how to keep them safe is important.

To effectively keep children safe in kiddie pools, follow these few rules: 

• Never leave children unattended in a kiddie pool, no matter how shallow the water. 
• Keep floation devices near the pool, as they keep children safe and are often fun to use.
• Don't allow roughhousing in the pool and limit the number of children in the pool at one time.
• It's also beneficial to know CPR, or cardio-pulminary resuscitation, and be prepared to use if necessary. 

Also remember that even though kiddie pools are small, they still require regular cleaning and maintenance to keep them safe for use.  Abide by these easy-to-follow tips, and you can look forward fun, and cool, summer!

Information Courtesy: Kiddie Pool Safety - eHow.com

Please also remember that per section 5.2 of the Resident Guide, Small, well-maintained wading pools, 26 inches or less in height and no more than 10 feet wide, are authorized.  Wading pools may be positioned in the back yard on grassed areas and must be emptied and removed when not in use.  Any damaged to grassed areas is repaired at the expense of the resident.  Adult supervisiom is required at all times when wading pools are in use.