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Before you begin, have all supplies within
arm's reach and in front of you.
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Do not leave a baby unattended for
even a second. Baby bath seats and baby bathtubs are
not a substitute for supervision. They are only bath aids,
not safety devices. Follow all manufacturer's labels and
warnings.
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If you need to leave the bathroom, take
the baby with you. Do not rely on older children/siblings to
watch the baby for you.
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If the phone rings, let the machine get
it, or bring a cordless phone into the bathroom with you.
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Check that the hot water heater is not set
any higher than 120°.
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Never leave a child unattended while
filling the bathtub and always empty bath water immediately
after use.
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Fill bath with no more than two inches of
warm water. Test temperature with your elbow or a
thermometer. Temperature should be between 90 and 100° Fahrenheit.
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Consider placing a latch on the bathroom
door to keep children out of the bathroom when unsupervised.
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Do not use a baby bath seat in a tub with
a textured or non-skid bottom. The suction cups may not
stick to the bathtub. If the seat moves or tips while your
child is in it, stop using it.
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Keep toilet lid down to prevent access to
the water. Consider using a toilet seat lock to prevent
children from opening the lid.
