Or a tub. In seconds. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, our new best friend through all the recent toy recalls, is reminding parents that way too many toddlers drown in bathtubs and buckets.
I can't even imagine how devastating it would be for this to happen to one of my children. It only takes a few seconds, they say, turning away for just a moment. You know how fast toddlers can move when they want to and when it's not your idea.
So the CPSC
is recommending that parents and caregivers follow these safety tips when
children are around bathtubs, spas, buckets, or decorative ponds or
fountains:
- Never leave young children alone near any water. Young children can drown in even small amounts of water.
- Always keep a young child 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 child with you.
- Don't leave a baby or toddler in a bathtub under the care of another young child.
- Never leave a bucket containing even a small amount of liquid
unattended. Toddlers can fall headfirst into buckets and drown. 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.
- Prevent children from gaining access to spas or hot tubs when not in use; always secure with safety covers and barriers.
- Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). It can be a lifesaver when seconds count.
I know you guys know this stuff, but I also know that it's possible that a reminder could save a life.
