For example about 100 children under age 5 have drowned each year in bathtubs. Some of these bathtub drownings occurred when children were in bath seats or rings. 5-gallon buckets, often used for household chores, have been associated with more than 275 drownings since 1984. Childhood drownings have also happened in other containers that may contain liquids, including diaper pails, picnic coolers, wash tubs and basins. The Commission offers these safety tips to help prevent childhood drownings in and around the home.
Children can drown in just a few minutes.
Keep young children out of the bathroom unless you are watching them closely. Be sure all containers that may contain liquids are emptied immediately after use. Do not leave empty containers in yards or around the house where they may accumulate water and attract young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. If you would like to receive CPSC's recall notices, subscribing to the email list will send all press releases to you the day they are issued.