To get a free copy of the Water Safety Tips pamphlet, email CPSC at publications@cpsc.gov or call our Hotline at (800) 638-2772.
[Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission]
Home Drowning Prevention Tips From CPSC
Parents, take these safety tips to heart
By Robert Longley, About.com
Home Drowning Prevention Tips include:Young children can drown in even small amounts of water. Never leave young children alone near any water. Always keep a baby within arm's reach in a bathtub. Never leave to answer the phone, answer the door, get a towel or for any other reason. If you must leave, take the baby with you. More children drown in bathtubs than in any other product in the home. Don't leave a baby or toddler in a bathtub under the care of another young child. A baby bath seat is not a substitute for supervision. A bath seat is a bathing aid, not a safety device. Babies can slip or climb out of bath seats and drown. Keep toilet lids down to prevent access to water. Consider using toilet clips to stop young children from opening the lids. Consider keeping children out of bathrooms by using bathroom door latches that are out of reach of young children. Never leave a bucket containing even a small amount of liquid unattended. After using a bucket, always empty and store it where young children cannot reach it. Buckets left outside can collect rainwater and are a hazard. Toddlers can fall headfirst into 4- and 5-gallon buckets and drown. To prevent children from gaining access to spas or hot tubs when not in use, always secure safety covers and barriers. Non-rigid covers (such as solar covers) can appear to be in place even after children slip underneath them into the water. Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). It can be a lifesaver when seconds count.
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