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Children must be supervised while bathing. Leaving a small child in charge of a young sibling is not acceptable. Many tragedies occur when the caretaker leaves the child alone in the tub for "just a few seconds" while answering the phone or getting a towel. |
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A child should not be allowed to use the bathtub as an unsupervised playground. The bath experience should be a fun time to be shared with the parent or adult caretaker. The bathtub must be emptied when an adult is not physically present. |
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Children have also been known to drown in toilet bowls. A young toddler is inquisitive by nature and is drawn to any body of water, including the toilet bowl. Because of a toddler’s head and body weight distribution, the child that reaches into the toilet and falls in head first may not have the strength to right himself and escape. Silently, the child drowns. Safety latches for toilets seats are recommended. |
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