Nine safety tips to enjoy with the children this summer of the water parks

Spending the day in a water park is one of the favorite leisure alternatives for families when summer comes. Enjoying the sun, water and attractions brings moments of fun and a lot of adrenaline: surely you can't think of a better plan for these hot afternoons!

But it is important know the safety measures that must be put in place to avoid accidents, in this type of aquatic spaces multiply the risks of drowning and trauma. We tell you how to enjoy water parks without risks.

Always respect the rules of attractions

First, it is essential that parents know the water park regulations, and let us explain it to the children, making sure they understand the prohibitions, limitations and advice we give them. In addition, before going up to an attraction we must read the information panels together, as they contain essential information to enjoy without risks.

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In this regard, it is important that never skip the indications given regarding weight and height minimum and maximum to enjoy the attraction. And is that if our child is too small for a particular attraction, it could be thrown or fired, while if it exceeds the weight or height it could get stuck or reach excessive speed.

Follow the lifeguards' recommendations

But regardless of the information offered by each water attraction, we must pay close attention to the specific instructions given by the lifeguard, in addition to bathing exclusively in guarded areas.

In any case, and regardless of the work performed by the pool lifeguard, we must not forget that our children are our responsibility for what we should never take their eyes off.

Wave pools, especially dangerous for the little ones

According to experts, Wave pools are the most dangerous water attractions for young children, especially if they don't know how to swim well. And it is that these types of pools usually congregate a large number of people, and become especially chaotic when the waves begin.

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This can make lifeguards' vision difficult, and even other bathers may not even perceive that the child is in danger. That is why it is recommended that parents always bathe with children in these attractions, and make sure they can reach them by simply stretching their arm.

Use security features if the attraction allows

It is advised that during the bath in this type of swimming pools, the children are always provided with a life jacket approved, especially the smallest or those that do not develop with skill and resistance in the water.

Remember that it is not advisable to use inflatable cuffs or floats in children, and if you need to use safety elements, check if you can do it in all attractions, since in some cases they could interfere with safety, preventing, for example, the correct slide down the slides.

Do not bathe in the passage areas

When we make use of a slide it is important to quickly depart at the moment we reach the water, and do not bathe in the perimeter surrounding the mouth of the slide. If we do not keep this area free, bathers who are delighted by the slide could collide with those in the pool.

Likewise, the stairs, ramps or areas enabled for passage must also be clear.

Make proper use of slides

The slides are the star attraction of the water parks, but if not used correctly they can cause injuries, such as fractures, wounds and scrapes, cuts or concussions.

Therefore, it is essential to follow the lifeguard's recommendations before sliding, make use of the slides only if the weight and height limits are respected, and do not throw yourself abruptly or in positions not recommended.

Do not run near the pool

This rule must be followed by all children who make use of any pool, although in the case of water parks we must emphasize it especially, since they are usually spaces that congregate many people and, therefore, increases the risk of accidental fall, both outside the water as inside.

Further, It is recommended that children wear booties or special shoes for water, as it prevents slips, helps so that the soles of the feet do not burn and prevents infections typical of aquatic environments.

Other basic recommendations at bath time

In addition to the specific rules of water parks, we must pay attention to other basic recommendations that we all have to keep in mind when bathing in swimming pools or at sea:

  • Maintain proper hydration, especially in the central hours of the day, to avoid heat stroke.
  • Use the showers before entering the pool, to avoid digestion cuts.
  • Renew sun cream frequently, even if we don't get out of the water, because ultraviolet rays also penetrate through the water. For this it is advisable to use water-resistant creams that are rapidly absorbed.
  • Avoid jumping into the pool if there are many people inside, and never dive head first without having previously checked the depth of the water.
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Locate a meeting point

And another useful tip that we recommend when visiting this type of parks, is that as soon as you enter the site accord a family meeting point. In this way, if any of the family members misses the rest, you can find yourself at the previously set point.

In the case of children it is advisable to place identification bracelets (water resistant) with your phone numbers, and teach them that they should contact the first responders or park managers if they are lost at any time.

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