Burns, poisoning and drowning are just some of the dangers that can be encountered in the bathroom. How can you make your bathroom a safer place? Here is a list of tips on how to prevent a tragedy.
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Bath
Never leave a baby or child under four alone in the bath for a moment
Use a rubberised mat or non-skid rubber decorations for bathtubs
Pull the plug out once you’re finished
Get a lockable cover for jacuzzi or sunken baths
Always run the cold tap first and check the temperature before your child gets in - you need to be extra careful once your child is old enough to get in the bath without help
Test the temperature with your elbow or get someone else to test the temperature just before putting the child into the water – your hands quickly become accustomed to the water temperature and you won’t get a true impression of how hot it is
Turn the hot water thermostat to 50°C or less to avoid scalds
Toilet
Install toilet locks to prevent drowning
Toilet cleaning material
Store toilet cleaning material, including toilet brush, out of reach
Don’t use detachable toilet fresheners or block cleaners inside the bowl
Medicine cabinet
Keep all medicines out of reach of children - install child locks on medicine cabinet
Buy products with childproof packaging
Be careful at other people’s houses. They may not be as careful as you
Razors and other sharp objects
Store out of reach
Wrap used razors and discard in outside dustbin
Shower door
Make sure the shower door is made of safety glass
Key
Remove the key in case your child locks himself in
Electrical appliances
Never keep electrical appliances in the bathroom
Nappy bucket
Buy a nappy bucket with a tight lid, and place it out of reach
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