Danger | Prevention | |
Bathroom | ||
Bathtub | Drowning | 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 |
Burns | 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 | Drowning | Install toilet locks |
Toilet cleaning material | Poisoning | Store toilet cleaning material, including toilet brush, out of reach Don't use detachable toilet fresheners or block cleaners inside the bowl. |
Medicine cabinet | Poisoning | 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 | Cuts | Store out of reach. Wrap used razors and discard in outside dustbin |
Shower door | Cuts | Make sure the shower door is made of safety glass |
Key | Being locked in | Remove the key in case your child locks himself in |
Electrical appliances | Shock | Never keep electrical appliances in the bathroom |
Nappy bucket | Drowning | Buy a nappy bucket with a tight lid, and place it out of reach |