If your planning a pool installation here are some safety measures to consider. note: some measures will require infrastructure to be installed prior to finishing your pool. Speak to your pool professional prior to breaking ground. Automatic, Power Safety Covers PURPOSE: An impenetrable covering that completely covers the swimming pool, blocking access to water. Cover is operated electronically or by a key independent of all other swimming pool equipment. Fencing PURPOSE: To isolate the swimming pool by way of a minimum four-foot-high enclosure. Manual Swimming Pool Safety Covers PURPOSE: An impenetrable covering that completely covers the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, blocking access to water. Door Exit Alarms PURPOSE: Warns parent or guardian when a child opens the door to the swimming pool area. Self-closing/self-latching devices for doors and latching devices for windows PURPOSE: Keeps all doors and windows leading to the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub area securely closed, limiting access by children. Fence Gate Closer & Latch PURPOSE: To close and latch fence gates securely, making a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub inaccessible to a child. Fence Gate Alarms PURPOSE: Sounds when fence gate is open to the swimming pool area. Infrared Detectors PURPOSE: Wireless detection alarm that sounds when the area around the swimming pool perimeter is entered. Pool Alarms PURPOSE: An alarm placed in the swimming pool that sounds upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. Child Alarms PURPOSE: An alarm clipped on the child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water. Rope & Float Line A rope & float line should be placed across the pool, alerting swimmers to the separation of the deep end from the shallow end of the swimming pool. Life Ring, ShepherdÂs Hook All rescue equipment should be placed near the swimming pool in an easily accessible spot, and should be kept in good condition. These can be used to pull someone in trouble to safety. Posted Emergency Information Post all CPR, other emergency information, and warning signs, as well as the emergency phone number "911" (or other emergency medical service number), near the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. Outside Telephone A cordless or poolside telephone means parents donÂt have to leave children unattended while they answer the phone. Also, itÂs a good idea to

Les, thanks for the links. I'm looking at all the options. Summiebee, we don't presently have an alarm system, but we've thought about purchasing one. It would be great if it also doubles as child protection in some way. I know ADT is a reputable company. Daisyadair - thanks for sharing your story about your creative daughter. Aren't they inventive? Hope all is going well for your family. Thanks for the link. I now feel more informed about the various options out there. I'm wondering if my son could figure out how to remove window stops. parsonse, I've looked at the Guardian Angel window guards, and they seem to be an excellent option. I also wondered if my youngest could figure out the unlocking mechanisms though. ideefixe, you're right that it's probably unlikely that our child would exit out of the home through his window in the case of fire. However, we just built our home, and there are codes related to emergency exit situations. I know we could bolt all the windows shut, but I'm hoping there is a better option than that. Yes, any 7-year-old might take out a window screen, but I need to stress that my boys do not display normal fear reactions in dangerous situations. When my oldest was just five years old, he ran up to the top of the balcony at our church, after the service, and to our horror, proceeded to climb over the edge. He was hanging by one arm! This is not "normal" on a daily basis. Even though we've discussed the dangers of opening upstairs windows and told both boys that they are not allowed to open windows in the house, they have both done so anyway. I have no faith whatsoever that my youngest won't try this again in a more daring fashion in the future. Thanks for the window safe link. Jan

If your son sleeps in the crib, remove the bed and put the crib along the wall opposite the doors. If your son sleeps in the bed, remove the crib. If two children share the room, this layout may be the only option but you should downsize to a twin bed and remove the curtain & cord so your LO can't grab it from the crib. For nighttime feedings or bedtime stories, put a chair between the window and the wall bump-out (chimney?) and a small table under the window next to the chair. Attach a reading lamp to the wall above. The world map picture goes on the wall opposite the window. Since it's so colourful, I think any paint colour could work, but I'd opt for a soft shade to let the picture "pop". Maybe green or grey? If the trim and closet door still look as yellow as they do after the walls are painted, I'd repaint those a crisp white as well. White curtains and blind is fine to stick with, as long as it's safe for the LO. To me, the dark blue Toy Story bedding would compete with the dark blue picture. From the decor options shown by J Williams, I like the yellow & grey blanket, zebra rug, and striped laundry basket. Bold graphics but the colours don't overpower.

Hello, In case you haven't already found a solution, have you looked into Andersen's window parts? The device linked here is for Andersen's 400 Series casement window which has a wood frame, it should also work for your windows.