Safe bathtime

Sadly, bath seats have been in use in a number of cases where babies have drowned. It’s possible to be lulled into a false sense of security that your baby is safe in a bath seat. But this is far from the truth. Bath seats are helpful but they’re NOT designed as a safety device, even though it can seem like this with some product advertising and pictures. Find out more about bath time safety

Bath time can be a fun but it can also be a bit stressful. Sadly, very young children can drown quickly and silently, even in very shallow water. Babies can never be left unattended - not even for a moment - and a baby who is sitting well can still topple over suddenly. Get everything ready before you put your child in the bath, leave your phone in another room to avoid distractions and if you need to leave the room take your child out of the bath and with you. To avoid serious bath water burns, always run cold water first, then add warm water slowly until it feels comfortably warm [...]