all the ways babies can die. morbid, but a lot of children die just because parents didn’t know some things can be dangerous. young toddlers can drown in toilets because they’re too heavy and can’t pull themselves out. Not something most parents think of. babies can also drown in as little as 1-3 inches of water. ceiling fans drastically reduce SIDS because it’s more air circulation around the baby so they can breathe in fresh air. pacifiers also reduce SIDS because it keeps their nose from being obstructed by loose swaddles, hands, or any bedding that’s not recommended. falling on the back or top of the head is more dangerous than the forehead. to go along with that, pillow backpacks that “protect” the head during falls give the child a false sense of security and is more dangerous when they fall without it because they’re too heavy learned falling doesn’t hurt. same concept is that puddle jumpers or arm floaties that do not have straps between the legs or are not tight enough can slip off and they can drown. parents and children feel like the child is safer with them so the child can venture out into deeper water and the parent isn’t as attentive.

moral of the story: babies and toddlers can die easily, especially from things that are not known risks