Here's how to safely kid-proof your stock tank pool with pool noodles
Give your stock tank pool softer edges with this pool noodle bumper trick
Give your stock tank pool softer edges with this pool noodle bumper trick
Give your stock tank pool softer edges with this pool noodle bumper trick
While it's no secret that make for low-cost, easy to set-up backyard pools, also known as "," most folks also know the don't come with kid-friendly edges.
That's why some parents are using to ensure their pool is a safe play zone for youngsters.
"You'd be surprised at how much it hurts when you whack your head on the edge," one stock tank fan wrote on .
Her tip: "Slice pool noodles down one side and press the cut side down over the pool edges all the way around."
The clever hack turns the foam noodles into bumpers, which can help soften the blow if you accidentally bump or hit the rim. It's an easy and inexpensive way to make your just a bit more comfortable — no professional tutorial or expertise needed.
While it's a great idea for families with little ones, adults should consider outfitting their pools with the foam pieces, too. You can never be too safe, after all.
As a bonus, the foam padding will also prevent little ones from touching the metal edges that may get too hot to hold in the dog days of summer.
Though this is no replacement for the first rule of pool safety — supervision — this easy idea is just one way you can make sure your stock tank pool is safer.
For more summer safety tips for kids, check out the related video above.