Have you ever been sitting on the edge of the pool dangling your feet in the water and then when you try to move your swimsuit snags on the rough surface surrounding the pool? I have and it can be embarrassing as well as costly. With a Kooli you can protect your swimsuit from this kind of damage, and with the cost of a decent suit nowadays we need to make them last as long as possible.

Kooli is a circular-shaped stylishly cushioned mat that solves two common poolside challenges-it keeps swimsuits from snagging and buns from burning on hot poolside surfaces. Made of Neoprene (the lightweight, flexible material used to make wetsuits) and featuring a soft nylon fabric surface, Kooli is waterproof, slip-proof, washable and resistant to chlorine. Weighing just a couple of ounces, Kooli is easy to carry around and can be rolled-up and put into a beach bag, purse or backpack.

I brought my Koolis to my mom’s pool, since we don’t have a pool, and it has been a big hit! My sister, who is currently putting in a pool at her house, already told me she wants some blue ones for Christmas! They would also be great for kids to sit on at the beach while playing in the sand.

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Living in Florida it seems we hear weekly of another child who drowned in a swimming pool. It is sad. I know how hard it is to keep an eye on one child near a pool, let alone a large group of kids. Unfortunately, I don’t believe there is a 100% fool proof way to avoid accidental drownings but, there are many things you can do raise the safety level of your pool.

Use layers of protection

• Childproof locks on all doors that lead to the swimming pool area
• Surround the pool with a fence that is at least 4 feet tall. Just make sure to contact reputable professionals who offer services like Split rail fences.
• Above ground pools-remove the ladder when the pool is not in use
• Always bring a telephone into the pool area before you swim
• NEVER leave a child unattended near a pool, even for a second
• NEVER allow a child under age 8 in a swimming pool without an adult in the pool with them
• NEVER assume a child is safe because they have had swimming lessons
• Don’t use flotation devices as a substitute for direct supervision
• Be extremely careful at large gatherings, it is easy for a young child to wander off and drown when there are lots of people milling around.
• If a child is missing, look in the pool first. Seconds count in a swimming pool emergency, rule out the pool before looking anywhere else.

Recently there have been several drownings because children got stuck to the bottom of the pool by a faulty drain cover. Check you drain cover and make sure it is intact. The new drain covers are dome shaped instead of the old flat ones. Knowing where the electrical cut-off is for your pool could save a life. If someone is caught in the drain cutting off the electicity to the pump will stop the suction and release the victim.

Swimming pool ownership is a lot of fun, but it is also serious business. Have a safe fun summer but don’t take your eyes off the pool.

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