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Preventing Home Drowning

If you have small children in the home, never leave a bucket sitting out that contains even a small amount of liquid, advises the Consumer Product Safety Commission. When you finish using a bucket, always empty it completely. Store buckets where young children cannot reach them. Don't leave buckets outdoors because they may collect rainwater.

Publication Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Online Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission http://www.cpsc.gov/
Online Editor: Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer: Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer: Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed: 3/25/2005
Date Last Modified: 3/25/2005