Sunday, July 14, 2013

Pool Gear That Is Ideal For Kids

By Carmella Watts


Some fun pool gear will be ideal for your summer this year. There are several ways that you can use various items to to have a relaxing time in the water. The following are recommended items that are fun and groovy, and that will surely improve your swimming experience this summer.

There are many water features available to add to swimming pools nowadays, like fountains and water cannons. There are also many health and safety considerations to make when you are thinking of adding one of these. Something to take into consideration is the depth of the water when you are thinking of which things to put in.

These fountains can be used for decoration as well; you can make a water feature for your swimming area in a natural-looking way. Imagine the water running down a stone waterfall into your beautiful, clear pool. There are many different ways to add a bit of entertainment. The water cannon is also a fun toy for the children.

Making the lighting match the mood of the experience, or making that next get together with your friends an event to remember, is something to consider. There are plenty of options available; you could put the lights in the water or have them mounted above ground. They could run off power or off solar; the options are endless. Perhaps try the color changing options so you can have lights for every occasion.

Then there is the expense of having the plumbing installed for both these features. If you have very deep water, then a cheaper option might be to install a balance beam or dueling log. You will need to take into consideration the size of the water surface, as you will need to make sure you have good clearance on all sides. You will then need to decide if you want to have it mounted or suspended.

Make sure you set the mood with the right lighting for your atmosphere. You could choose blue, red or just the nice glow of natural light. The lighting of swimming pools really sets the atmosphere for a party, and some color changing lights are perfect for different events.

Imagine making your outdoor area green for a kid's party, or blue for the teenagers. Then changing the color for when it is just you and your partner relaxing on a hot sticky evening. Those nights where you just want to have a cool down and relax after a hard day's work and you just want something soft and enjoyable for both you and your partner. Or maybe you just want it so that you can see to do laps for fitness in the evenings when the light is fading.

The best pool gear for children is sunscreen. Making sure it is good quality with high SPF gives children the best protection against the sun and its harmful rays. Getting them to wear hats and a t-shirt when they are outside, and making sure they reapply the sunscreen regularly, will prevent sunburns.




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