: How to Prevent Drowning Accidents at Home
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Drowning is a far too common occurrence for children in their very own homes. It takes a very small amount of water for a child to drown – even six inches can be enough for a very small child. There are a multitude of things that you can do in order to prevent such an occurrence.
Bath/shower time
A number of children drown while they are taking a bath. The number one rule is to NEVER leave your child unattended during a bath. You should not leave them for a moment. It takes very little time for a child to drown. Make sure that you have everything you need there such as towels. Ignore the ringing phone if it would take you out of the room. If you must leave then take the child with you (or drain the water first). It doesn’t matter how small the amount of water is in there. If your child falls, as many do at this age, they could end up face down in it.
You may think that it is impossible for your child to drown in the shower, however unfortunately this is not true. First if something is over the drain such as a toy, towel or even your child then the water can stop emptying. The shower can start to fill and create a drowning hazard. You should always supervise children there.
Pool safety
Of course pools are a very common location of drowning. Children should never be there unsupervised, again not even for a minute. You should even watch children who can swim because if they pass out or have another medical emergency they can be at risk. Many kids like to horseplay and run and if they fall in it can be a problem. You should install a safety gate around the pool. Always remember to keep it locked. Anytime you are going out, even if just for a minute, keep it locked. Also keep the patio or back door locked so there are two layers of protection. Remember that little kids can also drown in kiddie pools, so take similar precautions with these.
Miscellaneous tips
There are other places that a child might drown besides the pool or bath. Think of any other places where water could be. If your young child topples into the toilet he or she could have a problem. You can get a toilet lock. Always watch when they are outside. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and even puddles in your backyard can be drowning hazards.
For any child that is old enough to understand you may want to talk to them about staying away from water. Of course be careful if you think that your child will purposely do it to defy you. Otherwise take the above precautions to try to help avoid drowning.
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