The
bathroom is a common place for falls, poisoning, scald
burns and drowning.
Hot
Water Burns Like Fire! The
pre-set temperature of your hot water tank 60°C (140°F)
could be high enough to cause a third degree burn. To
prevent scald burns, turn the temperature down to 49°C
(120°F) or put an anti-scald valve on your faucet.
Each
year on average, 30,000 poisonings
are reported to the B.C. Poison Control
Centre. Half of these involve children
under age five. Medications are responsible
for most poisonings.
Look
Alikes
If
you were a toddler, could you tell the difference
between a poison and something that was safe
to eat or drink?
Make
sure bath water is not too hot. A safe range
for babies is between 35°C - 37.5°C
(96°F - 100°F). After filling the
tub, move water around with your arm to get
rid of hot spots.
NEVER
leave a young child alone in the bathroom.
If you must answer the door or telephone,
take your baby with you.
Lock
up medications and vitamins. Do not throw
these items away in a waste basket where your
baby can reach in and eat them. Instead, throw
them in an outdoor garbage container.
Drowning The
majority of toddler drownings occur in bathtubs, backyard pools,
plastic kiddie pools, ten-gallon wash buckets (used often to wash
vehicles), lakes and rivers. Never leave a child unattended in the
bathtub, even for a moment. Always empty containers and plastic
pools after using them, and always make sure your child wears a
lifejacket while playing near water. Learn CPR in case of an emergency.
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