Prevention
Bath Safety

Supervision

Never ever leave your baby unattended.

• Even with siblings.

• Even if they are in a bath seat.

• Even for a minute.

• Even for a few seconds.

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Temperature

• 2" of water is enough for their bathtime.

• Test the temperature with your elbow and wrist.

• When the water gets cold, end the bath.

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After Bath

• Towel dry quickly to prevent loss of body heat.

• Be sure to dry in skin creases.

• Empty tub immediately.

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CPR & Safety

• Learn infant CPR.

• Close all toilet seats.

• Keep the floor dry so you don't slip.

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Don't Forget

• Drowning happens quickly & silently in as little as 1" of water and in seconds.

• Gather everything you will need. (Soap, Washcloth, Towel, Diaper)

• If you forget something, take the baby out of the tub & with you.

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Washing

• Use a small amount of mild baby soap.

• Avoid bubble baths.

• Cradle baby's head with one arm & wash with the other.

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Bath Seats

• Bath seats can help during bath time but they do not prevent drowning.

• Use a hard plastic contoured tub with textured bottom or sling. (Or baby can be bathed in the sink)

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Swim On!

• Help your baby enjoy bath time and have fun in the water!

• When your baby turns 1 or starts crawling, consider swim lessons that teach floating on the back.

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