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Baby Safety » Safety at Bathroom | ||||||
| The bathroom can be full of safety hazards for your baby. Always keep him from potential danger by keep-ing the door closed or latched when not in use. Make sure your child can't lock the door. A bolt at adult height might be the answer in the early years. | ||||||
| Place all sharp objects such as razors and scissors, and potential poisons such as bathroom cleaners, medications, toiletries and cosmetics well out of a child's reach preferably in a locked cabinet. Sometimes a high place may not be secure from adventurous explorers. Better to keep them locked away. Mouthwash or shaving cream can be dangerous to toddlers who may try to eat them. | ||||||
| Place slip-resistant tiles on the bathroom floor and use a non-slip mat when bathing an infant. Don't ever leave your baby alone in the bathtub, even for a minute. If the doorbell rings, scoop him up in a towel, and take him with you. Bring the portable or cordless phone into the bathroom if you feel you can't miss a call. Don't ever leave a baby alone in the bath, even for a minute. Fill the tub with no more than two inches of water for newborns and infants up to six months old. For toddlers, never use water more than waist-high when they are seated. | ||||||
| Throw away soap bars when they become small enough to be swallowed or choked on. | ||||||
| Keep electrical appliances away from water, preferably out of the bathroom altogether. Don't leave electrical cords dangling as a toddler may pull the electrical appliances off the bathroom counter. | ||||||
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