Drowning Prevention for Little Kids At Home
It only takes about an inch of water and a few seconds for a small child to drown. As your baby starts walking, she may find water exciting. Lack of mobility and coordination puts her at risk from falling into water. From toilets and bathtubs to buckets of water, little kids can be at great risk for drowning. By eliminating potential hazards in your home, you can keep your baby safe in and around water in the home.
 Top Tips
In the bathroom:
- Keep toilet lids shut and use toilet locks.
- Keep bathroom doors closed at all times.
- Never leave a child alone around water.
By the pool:
- Never leave your child alone around water.
- Install multiple drains in all pools, spas, whirlpools and hot tubs.
- Install four-sided isolation fencing at least 5 feet high, equipped with self-closing and self-latching gates, around home swimming pools.
Around the house:
- Empty all buckets, containers and wading pools immediately after use. Children can drown in as little as an inch of water.
- Learn infant and child CPR.
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Safety Tools
There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their toddlers safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
What You'll Need:
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Toilet locks |
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Drain covers |
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