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Healthy Homes In the Bathroom

Healthy Homes: In the Bathroom
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  • To prevent poisonings, lock away all medicines and vitamins, even those with child-resistant packaging.

  • Have syrup of ipecac on hand, but use only at the recommendation of a poison control center or physician.

  • Never leave a young child alone in the bathroom, especially in a bath.

  • Before bathing a child, always test bath water with your wrist or elbow to make sure it's not too hot.

  • To prevent scalds, set
    the water heater thermostat
    to 120º F and install
    anti-scald devices.

  • Make sure bathtubs and
    showers have non-slip
    surfaces and grab bars.

  • Keep electrical
    appliances, like hair dryers
    and curling irons, out of the
    reach of children and away
    from water.


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