Child safety in spas
There is nothing more enjoyable than watching a child play in the water. Spas are particularly attractive to children because of their generally lower depth than the pool and heat. But there are dangers when children and spas are mixed and there is no idea what can happen if the precautions are not followed.
The first advice on children's safety regarding spas is to not allow any child to have access to water, especially in the absence of adult supervision. How is this done? This safety measure is provided by a lockable spa cover that will not allow a child to have access to water.
Whatever the case, in any case, should a child be left alone near a whirlpool, if a phone rings and you have to answer it, take it too. There is no reason for a child to be near a hot tub without the supervision of an adult and many life-threatening accidents have been prevented through the attention of an adult.
It is important to keep in mind the temperature of a hot tub if the safety of children is a problem. While most adults can tolerate high temperatures, children are less likely because, among other things, their skin is thinner than that of an adult. With thinner skin, a child is more likely to overheat, which can cause dizziness and lightheadedness, which can lead to drowning. Children should not stay in a spa, with a temperature above 104 degrees more than five minutes or so. Again, this is where adult supervision occurs because a child will not know what happens to him if he becomes disoriented after an extended stay in a spa; and they may not be able to communicate that they feel overheated or nauseated. As an adult, the supervision of a child is entirely up to you, no excuses.
The environment in which we enjoy spas can also be fertile ground for all kinds of bacteria and, if left untreated, can cause serious illness. If there are children with an open wound, they should not enter the spa in their best interests. If a child is too young to tell someone to go to the bathroom or if they are still in bed, they should not be allowed in a spa. Any fecal matter in the hot and humid environment of a hot tub is a dangerous mixture that can cause many diseases. Be careful with this by maintaining balanced pH levels and having appropriate chemicals, if any.
