Dangers in the bathroom

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

(Ilse Pauw, Health24)