Small children are curious and quick. Even the best-supervised toddler may escape temporarily from time to time. While constant monitoring is the primary way to ensure your child’s safety, there are other measures that may be taken to reduce danger. Increase water safety around your home, inside and out.

Bathtub Safety
Always supervise small children as they bathe, even if an older sibling is also in the bathtub. Collect necessary bath items before putting the child into the tub so that everything needed is within easy reach. If a bathing seat is used to help a baby remain upright, never leave the little one unattended, not even for a few seconds. Although rare, drowning deaths do occur during bathing seat use.

Outdoor Water Features
Many gardens contain a water feature such as a pond or fountain. While these small pools or fountains are enjoyable, they are also an attractive danger for small children. Consider emptying the feature of water and converting it into a sandpit while the children are young. If this is not possible, cover the feature securely or completely enclose the area with childproof fencing. (more…)