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amother
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 Sun, Sep 12 2021, 12:50 am
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I’m going away for succos and the house we are staying at has a pool without a fence! I’m soo nervous about it. I’ve been teaching my 3 and 5 year old about how dangerous a pool is but I need more tip! Any ideas or thoughts please share. I’m so nervous about it!
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Chana Miriam S
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 12:53 am
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There is no substitute for supervision. Period. Personally I would not have rented a house with a pool that was not enclosed safely. Former lifeguard here whose only two rescues were done of small children who were holding their mothers hands but who were not paying attention to their children and whose mouths and noses were underwater. Yes, two different mothers and children .
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Blessing1
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 12:55 am
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I would not go. It's just not responsible. I wouldn't be able to relax for a second. A pool without a fence is an absolute no no for me.
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amother
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:05 am
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Not really an option not to go That’s the problem.
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amother
Peach
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:05 am
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No. Like just plain no. Unless you want keep them on a literal leash 24/7.
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amother
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:07 am
Insane .
Sorry, but that is the only thing I can think of
Today’s families stay home if the mil is not nice, the accommodations aren’t up to par, the kids sleep schedules will be messed up, too many families together, no privacy, on and drone on.
But you are willing to take such a dangerous chance?!
How very sad and selfish
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Stars
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:09 am
| amother [ OP ] wrote: | | Not really an option not to go That’s the problem. |
What does that mean? Make it an option.
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amother
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:10 am
| amother [ Dill ] wrote: | Insane .
Sorry, but that is the only thing I can think of
Today’s families stay home if the mil is not nice, the accommodations aren’t up to par, the kids sleep schedules will be messed up, too many families together, no privacy, on and drone on.
But you are willing to take such a dangerous chance?!
How very sad and selfish |
I’m asking for ideas because I 1000% won’t go unless I have some sort of plan in place. Not going is really not an option but we might have to opt out if I can’t think of something fast. I’d never just say to bad it is what it is!
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FranticFrummie
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:10 am
I wouldn't go unless I could find a different place to stay. I would NEVER trust a 3 and 5 yo. The temptation to go exploring for just one second could be fatal.
It's just not worth it.
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groovy1224
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:11 am
| amother [ OP ] wrote: | | Not really an option not to go That’s the problem. |
You have it backwards. It's not an option TO go. This is so not negotiable.
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amother
Wheat
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:11 am
Can you buy something to help
Alarm on door leading to pool to go off if unlocked
Alarm if something is in the pool
Toddler immersion alarm (goes off if gets wet)
Leash to keep children attached to you.
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trixx
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:12 am
| amother [ OP ] wrote: | | I’m asking for ideas because I 1000% won’t go unless I have some sort of plan in place. Not going is really not an option but we might have to opt out if I can’t think of something fast. I’d never just say to bad it is what it is! |
I dont understand this.
I would never go. What helps me make decisions is: can I live with the worst case scenario? (Usually yes like...so what if mil knows you want to mikvah)
Not even a question here
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FranticFrummie
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:15 am
You could hire lifeguards to sit by the pool 24/7 as long as you are there. That's the only other thing I can think of.
Even the best behaved kids that age can't have the impulse control to check out new and exciting things. Even if you are the most observant mom in the world.
Please find a local hotel!
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amother
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:15 am
| amother [ Wheat ] wrote: | Can you buy something to help
Alarm on door leading to pool to go off if unlocked
Alarm if something is in the pool
Toddler immersion alarm (goes off if gets wet)
Leash to keep children attached to you. |
I’m looking into renting a fence not sure what options are out there though
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amother
Lime
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:16 am
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Is it a family member? If so convince them to put one in asap? Since it's off season maybe it can be done in time for yom tov? Also can the pool be closed with the cover? If not then don't go there are too many terrible stories.
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Blessing1
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:16 am
| amother [ OP ] wrote: | | Not really an option not to go That’s the problem. |
There's no such a thing. Make it an option. Safety first.
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amother
Dill
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:17 am
| amother [ OP ] wrote: | | I’m asking for ideas because I 1000% won’t go unless I have some sort of plan in place. Not going is really not an option but we might have to opt out if I can’t think of something fast. I’d never just say to bad it is what it is! |
There are no ideas now. If you planned earlier, you could have taught them how to swim.
That is the only safe way around a pool.
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amother
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:17 am
| amother [ Lime ] wrote: | | Is it a family member? If so convince them to put one in asap? Since it's off season maybe it can be done in time for yom tov? Also can the pool be closed with the cover? If not then don't go there are too many terrible stories. |
It is a family member who ordered a fence but it’s not going to be installed before succos.
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salt
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:18 am
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Keep the door of the house locked all the time, and the key on you.
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amother
Gardenia
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Sun, Sep 12 2021, 1:19 am
I wouldn't even go to a place with a fence around the pool.
The only tip for a place without a fence is, stay home.
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