Safety rules are pretty strict concerning children play in pools,
lakes, and oceans. Many parents are wise enough to keep a close watch
over their precious offspring when they are in outside water areas.
However, the number one reason for deaths in children between the ages
of one and four is drowning. Not only in outside pools but in bathtubs
as well. Following baby bath safety rules will keep bath time fun and
effective.

When you think of childproofing your home, baby bath safety is not
the first thing that comes to mind. Most parents do not consider baby
bath safety because usually when a child is taking a bath, they are
under the direct supervision of an adult. However, supervision does not
always prevent accidents from happening.Anyone who has children knows
and can tell you that children are totally unpredictable and prone to
accidents with or without supervision. This is why there are certain
precautions that should be taken for bathtime safety.

It doesn't take a lot of water to harm a baby. They don't understand
that water can drown them and don't know to hold their breath if they
fall underwater. For this reason, you need to make sure that you have
everything needed for bath time with in arm's reach, including baby.A
great tool is a tub that is shaped like a bucket. It was made to
imitate the womb experience for the baby. It give the baby a snug fit
on the sides and they sit in the fetal position. This helps the baby
feel like they are in their natural environment, which make them feel
safe.

Tip 1 - If you are intending to use your own bath for washing your
baby in then it is a good idea to put a slip proof mat or even some
towels into the bath on which your baby can be placed. But if you can
afford to there are baby bath chairs that can be purchased which allow
the baby to sit comfortably in the bath whilst being washed.

Tip 2 - To ensure that the temperature of the water is right for
your baby not too hot or too cold there are several things as new
parents that you can do. You can either test the temperature of the
water using the traditional method of dipping your elbow or wrist into
the water as your mother would have done. The other way is to purchase
a special thermometer which changes colour when the water temperature
is correct.

Tests done by a leading group in safe cosmetics state that in over
60 percent of bath products for kids have a couple of hazardous
chemicals that are linked to serious health conditions. There aren't
any strict regulations for the amount of use in these products. Even
though they are identified as potential cancer causing agents. At the
very least, they can cause serious skin allergies. The labels may state
that they are gentle and safe, but they aren't, more toxins can be
absorbed through the skin than ingesting tainted food and water.

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