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Toddler Bath Time Tips
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As your baby grows and becomes a toddler bath time can become more fun and more dangerous. NEVER turn your back for a second on your toddler when he is in the tub. Why you ask? Read on. - Drowning in the tub is more common then you may realize.
- Slips and falls in the tub. Head injuries, broken bones and lacerations occur often to young children.
- Burns from hot water in the bathtub. I right now know of three children who have scars from this kind of accident. Turn down your hot water heaters and watch your toddler.
- Eating soap or shampoo. Yes,they will try it.
- Soap or shampoo in their eyes. Keep your soap and shampoo out of reach.
- Shaving cream looks fun but most has alcohol added and will burn eyes.
- Make sure your razors are out of reach.
Photo courtesy of Abby Batchelder- Make your toddler bath a fun time. Give him toys to play with and sing songs while you wash him.
- This is a great time to teach colors,shapes,letters,numbers and many other fun things.
- When you must wash your toddler's hair there are a few tricks you can try.
- Lie your toddler on a towel with his head over a sink to wash his hair.
- Use a bath visor. This helps to block water from dripping back into your toddlers eyes.
- Always make sure you use tear free baby products. You think hair washing is stressful try it after you have burned your toddler's eyes with regular shampoo.
- Count or sing a short song while washing your toddler's hair. Always make sure you end the hair washing at the end of the song or a certain number.
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