Hot Tub Safety for Children

Thousands of children are injured every year in hot tub and spa related accidents. Some of these incidences have even resulted in the fatality of young children. Taking the necessary precautions before allowing children into the hot tub can significantly decrease the likeliness of hot tub related injuries. Most people will only allow children to sit on the side and put their toes in the hot tub to avoid injury. Under no circumstance should anyone, let alone a child, put their heads under water.

The following is a list of hazards to which children must be aware of before entering the hot tub:

1. Drowning