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Water hazards at home
A child can drown in as little as 2 inches of water.
What this infographic says
A child can drown in as little as 2 inches of water.
- Empty buckets, bathtubs and wading pools right after each use.
- Put a latch or doorknob cover on bathroom doors.
- Install latches or locks on toilet lids.
- Take the drain plug out of the tub when it’s not in use.
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Sources
- In-Home Drowning (Safety Education Center) (opens in a new tab) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Prevent Child In-Home Drowning Deaths (opens in a new tab) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know (opens in a new tab) American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
What you can do today
Share this infographic with one family, coach or group chat today. You can also print it and post it where people gather near water.
