Something happened here in the desert just a couple of weeks ago that inspired me to remind you of just how little water it takes to drown.
An 11-month-old boy drowned in a bucket of water.
Any water deep enough to cover the mouth and nose, which can be less than two inches, can cause drowning. Children under 12 months are most at risk. This age group commonly drowns in toilets, buckets, and bathtubs.
So check for all potential water hazards in and around your home such as:
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buckets of water
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toilets
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bathtubs
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sinks
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puddles
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kiddie pools
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swimming pools
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swimming pool covers
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spas
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landscape water features
Also to prevent accidents from happening, provide close adult
supervision. Furthermore, be sure to empty all buckets of water, close bathroom doors, use safety locks on toilets, never leave a child unattended in a bathtub, drain the tub and sinks and empty kiddie pools. And finally, include barriers around swimming pools, spas, and water features.