How To Keep Your Kids Safe in the Bathroom
Rub-a-Dub-Dub:
Bath Safety
In and Out of the Tub
HOW TO KEEP BABIES AND CHILDREN SAFE IN THE BATHROOM
Did you know most injuries that occur to young children happen in the bathroom? Even with proper supervision, the bathroom contains many potential hazards that might be putting your child unnecessarily at risk.
- 71%
- of child bathroom-related injuries occur in a bathtub.*
- 81%
- of injuries among children in the bathtub and shower are a slip, trip or fall.*
- 24%
- of submersion deaths occur in the bathtub.*
Hover over the pulsing icons to find out how you can prevent common bath accidents from happening to your children.
TOILET LOCK:
A toilet lock safeguards your child against falling in head-first.
CHILD TOILET SEAT:
A child toilet seat can prevent your child from slipping into a standard-size toilet.
LATCHES & LOCKS:
Latches or locks on cabinets and drawers protect against poisoning and injury.
ANTI-SKID BATH RUGS:
Anti-skid bath rugs prevent children from slipping on the bathroom floor.
NIGHT LIGHTS:
Night lights can prevent children from tripping and injuring themselves at night.
STEP STOOLS:
Step stools make it safer for children to reach the sink and other bathroom items.
WINDOW GUARDS:
Window guards help protect children against dangerous window falls.
NON-SLIP TREADS:
Non-slip treads make children more steady in the tub to prevent slips.
SPOUT COVERS:
Spout covers with thermometers help prevent head injuries, scalds and burns.
GRAB & ASSIST BARS:
Grab and assist bars support children getting in and out of the tub, preventing falls.
Window Guards:
Window guards help protect children against dangerous window falls.
LATCHES & LOCKS:
Latches or locks on cabinets and drawers protect against poisoning and injury.
TOILET LOCK:
A toilet lock safeguards your child against falling in head-first.
CHILD TOILET SEAT:
A child toilet seat can prevent your child from slipping into a standard-size toilet.
ANTI-SKID BATH RUGS:
Anti-skid bath rugs prevent children from slipping on the bathroom floor.
NIGHT LIGHTS:
Night lights can prevent children from tripping and injuring themselves at night.
STEP STOOLS:
Step stools make it safer for children to reach the sink and other bathroom items.
NON-SLIP TREADS:
Non-slip treads make children more steady in the tub to prevent slips.
SPOUT COVERS:
Spout covers with thermometers help prevent head injuries, scalds and burns.
