Just in time for the hot summer months, a new study warns parents that portable pools are not without their risks.
The report, published in the journal Pediatrics , evaluated the number of fatal and nonfatal submersions by children under 12 years old in portable pools. Using data from the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission for the years 2001 and 2009, the researchers found that 209 children drowned in portable pools during that time. Thirty-five children had accidents, but survived.
"Over the last decade, we've seen an increase in the number of people who use portable pools, and in many cases, it's our impression that parents may not be aware of their risks," said Dr. Gary Smith, director of the Injury Research and Policy Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and lead author of the study.

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An alternative to installing such a large pool in your yard would be to install a pool of a much more manageable size with features to allow lap swimming. Flip turns aren't really an option, but if you ever plan to sell your home, this would probably be a better way to go.
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