How to Childproof a Bathroom

Take these steps to make your bathroom a child-friendly environment.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Anti-scald Devices
• Cabinet Latches
• Non-skid Tub Strips Or Mats
• Toilet Lid-locks
• Cabinet Latches
• (GFCI) Ground-fault Circuit Breakers
• Tub Toys

1. Secure all lower bathroom cabinets with safety latches.

2. Store medication, vitamins, hair bleach, hair dye, bathroom cleanser and other hazardous solutions in a locked cabinet or in another room.

3. Be sure to keep bathroom door shut and use doorknob safety guards to prevent children from entering the bathroom.

4. Keep toilet seat lids down at all times; lock them with special lid locks.

5. Use nonskid mats or adhesive safety strips in the bathtub and shower to prevent slipping.

6. Install electrical outlets protected by ground-fault circuit breakers to prevent electric shock.

7. Set your water heater at 120 degrees F or install anti-scald devices on faucets.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase safe tub toys to make bath time fun.
• Never allow children to play in bathrooms.
• Never leave children alone in the bathtub; they can drown in just two inches of water.
• Change a baby on a changing table, not on bathroom countertops.

[sherryeam]

on 2/21/2009 Good article, good things to keep in mind. I have gotten in the habit of telling visitors or any one doing work at the house remember we have a toddler so keep in mind things need to be child proof. It's important to remember to check after guests to make sure they didn't forget. Somtimes it's hard for people to remember that don't have little ones.