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05.27.08, 17:41 PM General Topics
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WWYD? In a new home this summer with a pool. The sliding screen door doesn't lock - anyone know of any child safety products or should I just buy a new screen door that locks? Should I just buy a gate? (The pool is fenced in but still ...) [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 05:41 PM Flag
 

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The turtle wrist alarm. Made by terrapin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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definitely buy a new screen and if your house has an alarm, have it beep when a door is opened... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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Pool alarm. It will sound when anything drops, falls, or jumps in the water. Obviously, you turn it off before swimming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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consumer reports reviewed those alarms on dateline and they don't work half of the time... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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They NEVER work if you aren't home to hear the alarm. That is one big failure. One of my neighbors was out when some kids climbed into her backyard (drunk) and one drowned in her pool. But they can be a great addition to an otherwise strong security system (gate, fence, etc). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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OK, yes. First they sell alarms for the door that sounds whenever it opens, plus get it to lock. easy to change doors if you have to. Also, a fence is NOT enough. Check out the safety nets for pools. We lived in CA and so many toddlers learn to open gates, climb the fences. Drowning is so common its scary. We had the net when our kids were little. I highly recommend it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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does this net come on and off? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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yes. The downside is its not attractive, but it is really the best safey device there is imo. I was never good at getting it on and off, but my dh could do it in minutes. Here is one-http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/02/wonderful_toys_turn_your_kid_into_batman_with_awesome_cape-2.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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this is a batman cape!?!????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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yes! My friend got it for him at TRU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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oy - i don't understand what this has to do with my pool :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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there is a product called catch a kid which is like a big volleyball net that goes ove the pool.they are located in upstate NY but will travel. also invest in water safety classes for your kids. get an alarm for the screen door not the pool and be vigilant this summer with your kids and other poeple's kids. if you are ot comfortable do not have other children over unless they come with an adult to watch them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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I'm scared to death. My dc are 2 & 10 mos and all the babies that will be over will be under 3! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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this is the website http://www.katchakid.com/ i fyou are scared, do soemthing abotu it. don't be paralyzed by fear. If it is your home you need to get a safety net and just be vigilant. again if you are not comfortable with kids coming over then put the net on and tell your friends no swimming. end of story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.27.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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