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Moms, I know it’s been more than a week since we’ve promised to have Geoff Dawson from Thepoolsafetyresource.com back to continue our great conversation about pool safety! So, we have an extra special show this week with Geoff back!!!

We continue our conversation about the layers of protection and Geoff reiterates to us to remember that the first and foremost layer of protection is Supervision. We all know that does break down and we just physically cannot supervise 100% and that does fail which is why there are other layers of protection! (Just like an onion from Shrek… Many layers…)

Geoff gently reminds us that we have to know what our own lifestyle like to know a products effectiveness in our families. For example, when talking about safety barriers such as a fence what kinds of fencing will suit our families lifestyle? There are different kinds out there with various mesh, colors, and brands. some are black and some are “vanishing” with a gray border and with wider mesh. (This answer was to my “mom question” regarding the aesthetics of pool fencing and their attractiveness. Surprisingly, this was a more common dad question! Ah… in touch with their inner decor sensitivities.)

Also, what about self-closing and self-latching gates? There is a magnetic latched gate developed in Australia that is extremely effective and has high closure rates. It is the de facto standard, as Geoff states.

We also get to hear how pool alarm works. He actually brought one in studio and it was so interesting as well as loud! There is no way a family can ignore this sound! There is even a warning beep to let us know that the door is open and a potential hazard. However, we may become immune to the sound and not even hear it. I liked the alarm concept and encouraged moms to get them. What do you think?

Also, we have to think about the door and windows on our homes. Do we secure all the doors and windows that lead to the pool? Which ones do we place an alarm on? Again, Geoff shares with us that it depends on each individual family.

Another layer of protection is parents becoming CPR certified! Yes. This is one thing that I can 100% tell you parents do not do! It is something that we owe our families to take that extra step. And on www.thepoolsafetyresource.com , Geoff has a company who can help us become CPR certified. Being a nurse, I am, however, I can tell you that none of my friends or family who is not in a health related field is CPR certified. This is a scary thought to consider how we have not taken this necessary step.

I just loved talking with Geoff because he is so easy to talk to! He shares with us more tips to keep us safe and also what the most common myths/misconceptions parents have regarding pool safety. Notice I’m not sharing this because I WANT you to listen to our conversation with Geoff. What do you think they are and are you guilty of believing them yourselves?!

Please go check out www.thepoolsafetyresource.com or call 407.834.9182 for more information. And just because you don’t live in Central Florida, you can STILL contact Geoff to learn more. He can direct you or refer you to someone he trusts. For all of you who have pets, Geoff has also included a pet safety solution section on his incredible website! See why we love Geoff Dawson so much?!?

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