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On a warm, sunny afternoon, the whole family can enjoy a refreshing soak in your Jacuzzi hot tub. Children find the lure of a hot tub irresistible. However, they do not always appreciate the risks associated with hut tub use. For children to enjoy a hot tub safely, it is vital to take a few simple precautions. Keep it Covered: When your hot tub is not in use, ensure that it is secured to prevent adventurous children falling in and becoming trapped. A sturdy hot tub cover with a childproof lock is one of the most important hot tub accessories you can purchase to ensure child safety. A hot tub cover will prevent children accessing the hot tub when you are not around. However, children love to clamber on top of structures. To prevent children falling through your hot tub cover, choose one that will not collapse under the weight of a small child. Supervision Ensures Safe Play: When children are using the hot tub, it is vital to supervise them carefully. Accidents can happen very quickly. A slip or trip at the edge of the hot tub can lead to a young child falling in. This can be particularly dangerous if the child cannot swim and has difficulty climbing out. If you are throwing a hot tub party, be sure that supervision duties are made clear. The larger the group, the higher the risk that everyone assumes someone else is supervising the children. Time Limits: It is easy for a child to become overheated and dehydrated in the hot tub if they are in it for too long and forget to drink water or fruit juice. When children are having fun, they may lack awareness of how hot they have become, so watch out for any little red faces. Limit the time that children spend in the hot tub to avoid overheating or dehydration. Prohibit Horseplay: Older children may enjoy hosting their own hot tub party during the summer. If your children are inviting their friends round for a soak in the hot tub, clearly set out the house rules in advance. Make it an unbreakable rule that there is to be no horseplay, such as diving in or splashing water out of the hot tub on to the surrounding area. Stress to your children that they should never duck under the water or push others under the water to avoid any possibility of long hair becoming tangled in the drains. Lock Up Your Hot Tub Supplies: Children are naturally inquisitive and want to help out. Unfortunately, this could include emptying an entire bottle of water sanitizer in to your hot tub. Hot tub supplies, such as water sanitizer, should be safely locked away to ensure that children do not come in to contact with them. Your Jacuzzi Ontario hot tub dealer can provide advice and guidance on safety precautions that you can take to ensure that your children have fun and play safely around your hot tub. From childproof covers to booster seats, you can purchase safety-related hot tub accessories at our website www.jacuzziontario.com
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