6 Bathtub Safety Tips for Babies & Kids
Bath time is a fun and entertaining part of your child’s day. However, if precautions aren’t taken, it can lead to a tragic outcome. Bathtub drowning is a serious concern, and there are other ways that your child can get hurt while in the tub.
Read on for bathtub safety tips for both babies and kids to keep them happy and protected!
Bathtub Safety Tips
Gather all of your child’s bath supplies before you run the bath. You don’t want to leave the room for anything, since kids should never be left unattended in the tub.
If possible, store the shampoo and baby wash near the tub so it’s easy to grab. A basket on the back of the toilet is one option. Keep baby towels and washcloths in the linen closet, grabbing what you need on the way into the bathroom.
Make sure the water isn’t too hot. It’s easy to burn a baby’s sensitive skin by dipping them into a scalding hot tub. Invest in a bath thermometer to prevent this from happening. Most thermometers double as a fun toy, so it’s worth the investment.
Keep the faucet away from the baby. Seat your kids toward the end of the tub opposite of the faucet. The shiny metal is easy to see, but a kid playing in the tub may still bump their head if too close. If you bathe multiple kids at once, splurge on a faucet cover to keep their little noggins safe.
Only use water safe toys in the bathtub. It may be tempting to bring toys from their rooms to the bath, but it can be dangerous to mix certain toys with water. Plus, battery operated toys will probably not work once submerged.
For teething babies, provide soft rings and toys that can be chewed on while in the water. Older kids may find crayons, boats, and water squirters fun. Make sure to allow these toys to dry after each use. A tub toy net or toy basket is perfect for this!
Toss bathtub toys after a few months. Because bath toys can trap water, some may get mold growing inside them after continued use. This is especially true for water squirters and floating toys with a small hole at the bottom – think rubber duckies!
Place a slip-proof mat outside the tub. When bath time is over, independent kids will want to get out and dry themselves. A sturdy mat that stays in place will help prevent slips and falls thanks to wet little feet.
With these 6 bathtub safety tips you will ensure the safety of your precious little ones! And keep bath time a time of fun!
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My daughter hates being on the side of the tub with the faucet, so she always scoots herself to the other end. As for her toys, I really need to get a toy basket for the bathtub. That would come in so handy for us. We just keep all her bath toys in a big cup at the corner of the tub.
These are all awesome tips. I know it can get overwhelming for new parents, but these are all things they need to be aware of.
I’ve never thought about tossing bath toys after a few months…that’s a really good idea to keep things sanitary. I always try to gather our bath items before so I don’t have to run out of the room!
These tips are so important. I’ve always found it unsettling that the tub can be both amazingly fun for kids and so freaking dangerous at the same time.
I like to make sure there’s no shampoo spills from my oldest, before the twins get in. Or else it’s so slippery!
These are great tips, especially keeping the kids away from the faucet. All they have to do is snatch at that hot water handle to get really injured.
This si such an important subject and I am so glad you wrote about it. I would never have thought about tossing the toys as they could collect water. Great Tip!
These are great tips. I am so glad my girls are in their 20’s. Things seem simpler back then lol and no i am not 100 haha.
Really great tips. I like the water temperature toy.
I had never thought about the water trapped in bath toys. That is a really good tip!
I remember when my kiddos were littles. Bathtime was always so worrisome! These are great tips for those new mommies.
Great tips for bath time. I’ve had to fish out non bath toys more than once that the boys would sneek into the tub (and then wondered why their favorite car rusted and had to go.)
On my list of things to do is go thru all the bath toys and any with holes that can hold water to throw them away.
It is so important to take safety precautions when the kids are in the bath. I love the bath thermometer idea. I wish cute things like this when around when my kids were younger. I used to test the water temp using my elbow.
THE BATH TOYS! I need to toss those- thank you for the reminder. I cringe to think of what my daughter has put in her mouth!
These are all great tips! I know my kids love the bathtub toys, got make sure to get rid of them frequently now.
Thanks for the awesome tips. These are all very useful.
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These are great tips. I am so glad my girls are in their 20’s. Things seem simpler back then lol and no i am not 100 haha.