What do you know?

1. Where should you keep all medications, cleaners, toiletries?
a. In the sink
b. In a locked cabinet
c. In your closet

2. What temperature should your hot water heater be set at?
a. 275º F
b. 25º F
c. 120º F

3. Should you watch children closely when they are taking a bath?
a. Yes
b. No

Bathroom Safety

· Keep ALL prescription and nonprescription medicine, and all cleaners, toiletries, cosmetics, razor blades, any product that is labeled “keep out of the reach of children” and other unsafe items out of children’s reach in locked cabinets.

· Set water heater on or below 120º F to help prevent burns.

· Test water temperature with the inside of your elbow before placing young children in the water.

· Always watch children under six in the bathtub. Small children can drown in just 1 cup of water.

· Keep all electrical appliances away from water and out of children’s reach.

· Put toilet lid locks on all toilets if you have a child under 3 years old. Lid locks can be purchased at your local distant stores.