Comments on: The dangers of swimming pools: In memoriam Jaden Fournier, 3 years old http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:51:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Autism Vox » In memoriam Jabriel Eason http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-528141 Autism Vox » In memoriam Jabriel Eason Thu, 17 Aug 2006 04:52:38 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-528141 [...] Two other autistic children, 7-year-old Tyji Chester and 3-year-old Jaden Fournier also drowned in swimming pools earlier this summer. [...] [...] Two other autistic children, 7-year-old Tyji Chester and 3-year-old Jaden Fournier also drowned in swimming pools earlier this summer. [...]

]]> By: Marty http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-527372 Marty Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:46:04 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-527372 I suupose there is no way of avoiding pool accidents entirely, but short of not letting your child swim at all, there are some things you can do to make accidents less frequent, I think. It is certainly true that keeping a close eye on your kids is the best way to prevent accidents, and that it is so easy for parents or others watching kids to get distracted, but you can put a back-up plan in place and be as close to 100% safe as it is possible to be. Nearly 6,000 kids died from accidental drowning in 1990 through 1998, according to US govt stats. One death by drowning is too many, but Invisia, Guardian Pool Fence, Terrapin, and a number of other manufacturers make fences that can help prevent accidental drowning. Fencing can make the pool inaccessible WITHOUT adult supervision. You can get a free pool safety checklist from Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) by sending a postcard to Pool Safety, Washington, D.C. 20207. I suupose there is no way of avoiding pool accidents entirely, but short of not letting your child swim at all, there are some things you can do to make accidents less frequent, I think. It is certainly true that keeping a close eye on your kids is the best way to prevent accidents, and that it is so easy for parents or others watching kids to get distracted, but you can put a back-up plan in place and be as close to 100% safe as it is possible to be.

Nearly 6,000 kids died from accidental drowning in 1990 through 1998, according to US govt stats. One death by drowning is too many, but Invisia, Guardian Pool Fence, Terrapin, and a number of other manufacturers make fences that can help prevent accidental drowning. Fencing can make the pool inaccessible WITHOUT adult supervision. You can get a free pool safety checklist from Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) by sending a postcard to Pool Safety, Washington, D.C. 20207.

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-527334 Kristina Chew, PhD Sun, 18 Jun 2006 01:11:16 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-527334 It's an ultra-cautionary note as summer starts. I am a light sleeper but still, one can never be too careful. It’s an ultra-cautionary note as summer starts. I am a light sleeper but still, one can never be too careful.

]]> By: Sharon http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-527330 Sharon Sat, 17 Jun 2006 19:48:38 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-527330 Yes. Dangers are everywhere. Parents cannot assumer their child is safe in their own homes, accidents can happen. Yes. Dangers are everywhere. Parents cannot assumer their child is safe in their own homes, accidents can happen.

]]> By: Ballastexistenz http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-527329 Ballastexistenz Sat, 17 Jun 2006 17:54:08 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-527329 Isn't it actually something like, anything with two inches or more of water needs to be watched really carefully with kids around? Isn’t it actually something like, anything with two inches or more of water needs to be watched really carefully with kids around?

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-527325 Kristina Chew, PhD Sat, 17 Jun 2006 16:50:36 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-527325 An autistic 6-year-old whom some of Charlie's speech therapists knew and worked with died last year-----in her bathtub. One can never be too careful, and too vigilant. An autistic 6-year-old whom some of Charlie’s speech therapists knew and worked with died last year—–in her bathtub. One can never be too careful, and too vigilant.

]]> By: Ballastexistenz http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-527324 Ballastexistenz Sat, 17 Jun 2006 16:09:30 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-527324 I think that, frankly, having a pool with <em>any</em> young child at home is an incredibly dangerous thing. (There have already also been a number of drownings of non-autistic children in pools.) I think that, frankly, having a pool with any young child at home is an incredibly dangerous thing. (There have already also been a number of drownings of non-autistic children in pools.)

]]> By: Sharon http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/comment-page-1/#comment-527322 Sharon Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:12:15 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/the-dangers-of-swimming-pools-in-memoriam-jaden-fournier-3-years-old/#comment-527322 I have been considering putting in a pool at home. Currently, we go to the Y daily for a swim and the boys love it and it is great exericse. In Florida, it is too hot for them play on the trampoline and swim, but swimming it good. I have considered the dangers but also know that my sons are good at following some rules. Every year, we go to Michigan to visit my dad. The lake sits outside just 20' from the door. There are no barriers but us being vigilant about watching the boys. We have been fortunate. Andy is more tempted to wander away from the house rather than get in the water without permission and we are working on that. I have been considering putting in a pool at home. Currently, we go to the Y daily for a swim and the boys love it and it is great exericse. In Florida, it is too hot for them play on the trampoline and swim, but swimming it good. I have considered the dangers but also know that my sons are good at following some rules. Every year, we go to Michigan to visit my dad. The lake sits outside just 20′ from the door. There are no barriers but us being vigilant about watching the boys. We have been fortunate. Andy is more tempted to wander away from the house rather than get in the water without permission and we are working on that.

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