Keep the toilet seat closed to prevent children from accessing water. Consider using a closure for the lid to prevent small children from opening it.A baby bath seat is not a substitute for supervision. A baby bath is an assistive device, not a safety device. Babies can slip or climb out of toilet seats and drown.Do not leave a baby or young child in a bathtub under the care of another young child.Always keep your baby within reach when you are in a bathtub. Never go out to answer the phone, answer the door, get a towel, or for other reasons. If you must go, take the baby with you.Young children can drown even in tiny amounts of water. Never leave the little ones alone near the water.Tips to avoid drowning deaths in the home include: Every one of these tragedies is preventable.

A child can drown in as little as 2 inches of water, and it happens quickly and silently. Nearly 90 children drown inside the home, and two-thirds of these deaths occur in the bathtub. You cannot watch your child’s every move, but there are steps you can take to keep your baby safe. As soon as the baby begins to crawl, they could pull down objects, climb on top, smell, or touch harmful things around the house. When should you start? NOW!… don’t wait, you may forget an area that could create a dangerous environment. Baby proofing involves making the environment safer for children.

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