I've heard so many stories like this that whenever I'm at a party or event where there's water and very young kids involved I can't take my eyes off the kids for more than a few seconds.

Having a kid die like that where you could have easily saved the child if you paid enough attention would be something I'd have a hard time recovering from.

Well not really bend in the middle but you should be able to pull the entire thing in so it lays up against your body.

When you're having missionary sex your dick is basically in this position too. It's not standing straight out from your body.