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Water safety: Protect your child from drowning
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General water safety
Residential swimming pools and spas
Natural bodies of water
Toilets, bathtubs and buckets
General water safety
Residential swimming pools and spas
Natural bodies of water
Toilets, bathtubs and buckets
Toilets, bathtubs and buckets
A baby can drown in just 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of water. A curious toddler can fall into a toilet, bucket or fish tank. Consider these precautions:
- Keep the bathroom door closed. Install a safety latch or doorknob cover on the outside of the door.
- Supervise bath time. Never leave a child alone in the bathtub or in the care of another child. Drain water from the tub immediately after use.
- Shut toilet lids. Consider installing childproof locks on lids.
- Store buckets safely. Empty buckets and other containers immediately after use. Don't leave them outside, where they might accumulate water.