Child safety
Empty water containers after use
Empty baths, buckets, and basins immediately after bathing or cleaning, then store them upside down.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-20
Why it matters
A young child can drown in a small amount of unattended water.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Leaving a water-filled container in the bathroom or on the floor after the task.
Correct action
Empty baths, buckets, and basins immediately after bathing or cleaning, then store them upside down.
What to do
- Check the area and equipment before caring for the child.
- Empty baths, buckets, and basins immediately after bathing or cleaning, then store them upside down.
- Drain it fully, dry it, and store it upside down in a locked or high place. Complete the main safety action every time.
If something happens
For injury, unconsciousness, or abnormal breathing, call 999; do not move a possible head or neck injury unnecessarily.
Sources and review
- Department of Health, Family Health Service — Is Your Baby Safe at Home?
Last reviewed: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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