Bathrooms are filled with hazards for young babies. A baby can drown in just one inch of water and should never be left alone with any container of liquid, including buckets, toilets and wading pools.
Make sure that the bathroom door is securely shut and off limits to your baby any time you are not using it. When your baby is in the bathroom it should be supervised at all times.
Disable bathroom door locks with masking tape so that if your baby does venture in it can't lock itself in the room and become trapped. But then you wouldn't let it in without supervision anyway, would you?
Babies are more sensitive to temperature than adults. To help prevent scalds, simply set the thermostat on your hot water heater to a maximum of 120º Fahrenheit. The water in your baby's bathtub should be no more than 100º Fahrenheit. A mixer faucet can help prevent scalding your baby, and you can also add an anti-scald deviceAnti-scald devices are attached to faucets and showerheads and can help prevent burns. You may need to have a plumber install them. Also set your water heater temperature to a maximum of 120º Fahrenheit for added protection. to the showers and faucets in your bathroom, although you may need to have a plumber install these items.
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Never leave your baby unsupervised in the bathtub. If you must leave to answer the telephone or front door, simply wrap your baby in a towel and bring it with you. Since the telephone only seems to ring when you are busy you may find that investing in a cordless phone will prove a worthwhile convenience.
Babies love to climb, and what could be more enticing than the toilet? It looks just like a baby-sized version of the hot tub mommy and daddy love to spend time in. Toilets are a drowning hazard for babies and toddlers, so install toilet lid locks on all toilets. Keeping the lid locked will also prevent your baby from throwing toys or small objects into the toilet which may block the drains.
Bathroom cabinets contain many dangers for the unwary baby. Nail scissors, files and razor blades can be dangerous for a baby or toddler. Install locking latchesUse safety latches and locks to secure cabinets and drawers in kitchens, bathrooms and garages. Lock away harmful cleaning products and medications as well as dangerous objects such as knives. Even products wrapped in child resistant packaging should be locked away out of reach when not in use.
When choosing a lock, look for one that is easy to install and use, but sturdy enough to withstand pulls and tugs from small children. While locks are no guarantee of protection, they do reduce the risk of children accessing dangerous items, and may slow them down long enough for you to discover them. on the inside of all cabinet doors and drawers. If a cabinet has knobs, use knob latches. If a cabinet can't be locked because of its irregular shape or size, empty it out or better yet, fill is with soft toys and other baby-safe objects.
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Many of the items we use daily, such as nail polish remover, shaving cream, perfumes, shampoo and other personal care items are toxic. All medications we keep in our bathroom should be locked away. Keep any poisons, such as toilet bowl cleaner and sink and tub cleaners completely out of reach (that may mean emptying the cabinet under the sink).
Keep some activated charcoal (which helps absorb some poisons) and syrup of ipecac (an emetic to induce vomiting) available, but use only if the poison control center advises it.
Minimize the risk of electric shocks by installing ground fault circuit interrupters (GFI's) on outlets near sinks and bathtubs. GFI stop the electrical current when an appliance gets wet.
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