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Bathroom and Shower Safety
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 There
are many potential dangers for you and your child in a bathroom
– luckily, there are things that you can do to keep your bathroom
and shower safe. First of all, if you have a child, you should set
your water heaters to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This
lessens the chances of your child getting burnt when turning on
the water herself, or even when you run a bath for her.
It is also important if you have a child (or even a dog) to keep
all medicines, makeup, and even mouthwash out of reach. Luckily,
medicine cabinets were invented just to carry out such a task. You
also want to keep sharp items like razors out of the way so that
your child cannot reach them.
There are also safety precautions that you should take when bathing.
First of all, never keep anything plugged into an outlet near the
bath. Water is a high conductor of electricity. Also, you should
put a non-slip mat in your bath or shower. Baths can get very slippery
when wet, and when you have to take that high step over the side
of the bathtub, you highly increase your chance of having a painful
fall. A shower mat can help your feet get a grip in the shower.
A shower bench is also a great idea to ensure no falling. How can
you fall when you’re sitting? A shower bench is comfortable
and easy to use for people of all ages, but it is also wonderful
for senior citizens or somebody with a disability. It is also a
good idea to install hand-rails in your bath area if you have a
higher-than-average chance of falling.
Depending on your age and abilities, there are many different items
that you can use that can increase your safety while in the bathroom
and shower. For more helpful ideas, you may want to talk to your
doctor or a supplier.
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