Bathroom Safety for Children
The bathroom can be a very dangerous place for toddlers and small children. There are many great products available today that can prevent significant injuries. One of the most basic things needed in a bathroom is a bath rug on the floor. Bath rugs do not move and they prevent many slips and falls. Many people have been injured or even killed falling and hitting their heads on the tile, toilet, or ceramic bathtub and a rug can prevent this type of accident.
Toilet Locks- Children can, and have, drowned in toilets. Today, there are a variety of toilet locks you can choose from. These locks are pretty easy to install and disengage if others need to use the restroom.
Tub Guards- Tub guards are basically a cushion that slides over the side of bathtubs. It prevents a child from hurting themselves if they should fall somehow. Read about the other types of bathtub safety items.
Lockable Box for Medicine & More- Any medicines, vitamins, or ointments you keep in your bathroom needs to be locked up. Many people think that if they put these items in a container under the sink or in the medicine cabinet their children will be fine. Maybe they will, but children explore and they climb. They like to touch, feel, and taste things they are not suppose to touch. Smart Guard offers a great product for locking up anything that might hurt your child.