Preventing Drowning in Babies
Infants can drown in as little as an inch of water and it can happen in minutes. Therefore, babies should never be left alone in the bathtub or swimming pool, not even with an older child. Use bathtub seats with suction cups and safety rings with caution; they can tip over and allow the baby's face to land in the water. Any standing water in or around the home (e.g., pails, buckets, baby/toddler swimming pools) should be emptied immediately after use. Toilet lids should be closed and locked.
Infants and children should be strictly supervised around any body of water and should wear a regulation life jacket at all times while boating. Life preservers should have a head support feature that will keep the baby's head out of the water.
Physician-developed and -monitored.
Original Date of Publication: 28 Aug 2008
Reviewed by: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 25 Aug 2008
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