Swimming pools bring to mind images of relaxing summer days with family and friends, soaking in the sun rays, and splashing around with the kids. Recently, however, new statistics have emerged that underscore the need for safety around swimming pools, especially for kids.

There are 10.7 million swimming pools in the United States. From 2005 to 2009, there were about ten deaths a day for unintentional, non-boating related drownings. Not only that, but the Red Cross conducted a survey that showed only 56% of Americans can perform the five core swimming skills. Here are three issues to consider for pool safety, from basic child safety skills to installing a pool safety gate and fence.

Children Often the Focus for Pool Safety Issues

Many of the statistics regarding pool safety have

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