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Can a child drown by accidentally swallowing too much water in the bathtub?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Yes.: And this has happened often enough for it to be a concern.

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/12/2015

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Close observation: Close observation of the baby in the tub is a very important preventative measure. Accidental drowning can happen in seconds. Pediatric CPR is a good skill for any parent to know.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2019

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A member asked:

Can a child drown by accidentally swallowing too much water in the bathtub?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

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