First-time pool owners with kids need three categories of toys: underwater retrieval toys for swimmers, floating games for mixed-age groups, and splash toys for non-swimmers. Start with one from each category and add from there — most families over-buy on the first pass and half the toys end up lost or ignored.
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How Do You Open Your Pool for Spring Without Losing Your Mind?
Spring pool opening does not have to be a day-long ordeal. With the right sequence, most backyard pools can go from covered to swim-ready in a few hours — even if the water looks like something out of a swamp horror film. Here is the honest, step-by-step guide that skips the fluff. Per CDC 2022 data, drowning kills around 945 U.S. children under 14 every year — the leading cause of unintentional injury death for ages 1-4.