Children and Jacuzzi's

As many of you have noticed we are blessed with the sound of children visiting Grand ma's and Grand pa's here at Anasazi, I also have grandchildren that visit often...and enjoy to watch them enjoy our pools

BUT a alarming fact here as of late as many parents are Allowing their children to use jacuzzi as a kids pool...and spending long periods of time in Jacuzzi     -DANGEROUS-

THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND PUTTING ANASAZI AT HIGH RISK WITH NO RULES OR WARNING SIGNS TO HALT THIS BEHAVIOR HERE

The Red Cross and many other reputable web sights have said that Jacuzzis should only be used by those Children 5 and over and many say 12 yrs and older

I THINK THIS IS A SERIOUS SUBJECT THAT NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST DISCUSSED WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS...Tragedies happen,

We see it every night in Arizona with Pool and jacuzzis and children...... lets just prevent them here best as we can ??

SEE ARTICLES AND REFERENCE BELOW
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http://apsp.org/safety/pool-spa-safety/hot-tub-safety-tips.aspx

Hot Tub Safety Tips

Infants and toddlers should not be permitted in a hot tub at all as babies' thin skin makes them more susceptible to overheating. Also, since little ones have very little control over bodily functions, spas become unsanitary almost instantly when "accidents" happen.

No young child should be allowed in a hot tub until they can stand on the bottom and have their head remain completely out of the water. Children who are big enough to be in a hot tub should not use it for more than five minutes at a time, especially at the maximum temperature of 104 degrees. Dropping the spa temperature to 98 degrees would allow for longer soaks – but never more than 15 minutes at a time. It is also recommended that young children avoid full body immersion, choosing instead to sit on "jump seats" that some spas have that permit waist-high immersion.

All persons, and especially young children, should be encouraged to drink fresh water while they're soaking. If the bather feels sick to their stomach, dizzy and/or sleepy, they should exit the spa immediately.

Responsible Adult Supervision is Key to Child Pool, Hot Tub Safety and Water Safety. There should always be an adult designated to maintain constant visual contact with children whenever they are near, or could get near, any body of water.  

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Children and Hot Tubs   
 By Rose Welton

Hot tubs can be dangerous for children. Photo Credit pool spa 1 image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.com

Hot tubs can provide a relaxing experience for adults, but can be dangerous for children. A child is especially vulnerable to the heat of a hot tub, and drowning and infection risks are also present. Before letting your child use a hot tub, be sure that he is old enough and familiarize yourself with safety precautions.

Age Limit

Babycenter states that children under the age of 5 years should not use hot tubs. This is because young children can overheat more quickly than adults. Your child should also be tall enough to stand in the center of the hot tub and still keep her head above the water to help prevent drowning.

Overheating

If your child is old enough to be in a hot tub, you still need to prevent him from becoming overheated. If he is overheated, his heart may begin to race. High temperatures can cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, heat stroke or death. Keep the temperature in the hot tub below 104 degrees Fahrenheit, and do not allow your child to be in the hot tub without adult supervision.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/271400-children-hot-tubs/

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From Baby Center
http://www.babycenter.com/400_is-the-jacuzzi-harmful-for-kids_880198_828.bc

I'm a Water Safety Instructor through the Red Cross, and special attention is given to children and hot water. Most public pools will not allow children under 12 in a hot tub, although the Red Cross recommends no children under age 5, explaining that "children cannot cope physically with the heat, which may cause hyperthermia and other harmful effects." Small children have a different body temperature regulation system than adults and they will overheat much more quickly. S and the water temperature matters also. Generally if it's lower than 102-104 degrees, children in the 5 to 12 range should spend NO MORE than about 10 minutes at a time in the hot water and should NEVER submerge head. Mostly just watch for flushed skin and sluggish or sleepy behavior after he's been in the jacuzzi for a while (possible signs of heat exhaustion - cool him gradually with cool compresses), and make sure he gets plenty to drink!
http://www.babycenter.com/400_is-the-jacuzzi-harmful-for-kids_880198_828.bc