My wife and I got a new place that has a small pond. It's roughly 12ft by 9ft and 2.5 feet deep. Currently just full of frogs. I've always wanted a pond and want to save it but my wife thinks we should drain it because she's afraid of our kids drowning. What would be the best way to child proof it?
What's the best way to childproof a pond?
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This but suggest hire a professional to install the fence.
How old are your kids? I used fence stakes and some heavy-duty wire garden fencing (36" height, I think) to put around our small pond. It was more to keep the dogs out than the kids, though. It makes it harder for me to get in and out of it, but stops the dogs from incessantly dropping toys in while I'm working on it
My kids (4 and 7) have mostly understood to stay the heck out of it for several years. The worst they do at this point is throw pebbles and dirt in, which is annoying but not potentially deadly.
My kids (4 and 7) have mostly understood to stay the heck out of it for several years. The worst they do at this point is throw pebbles and dirt in, which is annoying but not potentially deadly.
I have a three year old and one will be born in October. We have a friend who's daughter recently drowned in a similar pond.
My two kids grew up with this pond and another 4.5 foot deep that is far tougher to reach. They loved the fish and the frogs but never had issues.....only 22" deep. Supervise the kids and make sure they respect the pond. Once they are 6-7 years old a kiddie pool deep pond should be no risk.....or build a fence i guess. Aesthetically that option would have ruined my yard!
My younger siblings grew up with a 2ft deep pond around the house.
I didn’t build a pond till my kids were 3+
It’s never been an issue, but I grew up in a family that closely watches little kids. We don’t leave them unsupervised and they can’t get outside without an adult.
Without constant supervision, teaching safety, respect, and consequences the only other option is fencing around the pond and locking the gate.
I didn’t build a pond till my kids were 3+
It’s never been an issue, but I grew up in a family that closely watches little kids. We don’t leave them unsupervised and they can’t get outside without an adult.
Without constant supervision, teaching safety, respect, and consequences the only other option is fencing around the pond and locking the gate.
