| The bathroom is usually the smallest space in the | | | | are no individual hot or cold spots. Be aware that |
| home, but it is also the most dangerous. More | | | | babies have thin skin and should have water |
| accidents happen there than in any other part of the | | | | temperatures lower than 100 degrees F. Use a water |
| house, due to all the slippery surfaces, electrical | | | | thermometer to check to be sure baby does not get |
| appliances and cleaning supplies that are stored there. | | | | scalded. In a pinch, a candy thermometer can be used. |
| Good preparation and a constant eye on the space | | | | If you feel comfortable, you can check it with your |
| will reduce those risks. | | | | hand. |
| - Lock up dangerous substances. Bathrooms are | | | | - Stay near younger children while they are in the tub. |
| brimming with harmful products, often easily accessible. | | | | Children can drown in as little as 1 inch of water. Adults |
| Store all medicines, electrical appliances and products | | | | should supervise toddlers, instead of leaving an older |
| for cleaning in their own places, with a lock and out of | | | | sibling in charge. |
| the reach of children. Every bottle of medication, | | | | - Buy non-slip mats or the adhesive strips to be placed |
| whether it is over-the-counter or prescription should | | | | inside of the bathtub and shower. Anyone, at any age, |
| have child-resistant lids. | | | | can slip. |
| - Lower the temperature on your hot water heater to | | | | - Keep the doors to the bathroom closed. With |
| below the medium setting at around 120 degrees F. | | | | toddlers in the home, take extra precautions and put |
| Most homeowners have their water heaters set at | | | | on toilet seat locks and doorknob covers on the door. |
| the highest setting and do not realize it. Water or | | | | Not only can the toilet be a very dangerous place for |
| steam at 140 degrees F will burn skin. | | | | baby, but if yours is like ours, they like to give their |
| - When running a bath, start with cold water first then | | | | stuffed animals a bath (thank goodness the bath did |
| mix with the warm water (not hot). Always swish the | | | | not include a good flush! |
| water around before putting baby in to be sure there | | | | |