For a baby your bathroom can be packed with likely hazards, however by taking a a small number of simple safety measures the danger of accidents may  be reduced.

Many parents of young babies opt to keep the bathroom door locked or blocked with a gate to ensure that their baby can't sneak in unattended. Though, this is not a method liked by everyone as baby is not given the opportunity to familiarise themself with the bathroom and get to learn about its potential dangers before they begin toilet training.

Significant precautions to take include ensuring all medications, toiletries and cleaning products are safe in cupboards are kept at a very high level so your baby can't even see them, getting rid of any pointed objects for instance scissors, razors and tweezers from the bathroom or storing them in a cupboard fitted with a child proof lock in addition to keeping electrical appliances out of the bathroom. Further, it is also wise to fit a child lock on the toilet seat to stop inquisitive children from peering or climbing inside.

By setting the thermostat on your water heater at no greater than 50 degrees Celsius you will help to reduce the probability of your baby being scalded by hot water. When running a bath for your baby you must fill the bath with cold water first and then add the warm water. You should check the temperature with your elbow or wrist as opposed to your hand as these areas are more receptive to heat. Also, as babies are so easily burnt (their skin is 15 times thinner than an adults) it is important that the hot water used in an adult bath is drained as soon as it is finished with.

You should never leave your baby without supervision in the bath, not even for a second while you answer the phone or go to get something - even when your baby is resting on a bath support or in a baby seat. It is for this extremely important reason to make sure that you have all the bits you you need to bath your baby to hand, if you have forgotten something, take your baby out of the bath and take them with you.

Avent  Bath Thermometers are available to help you run the optimum temperature for your baby's bath, however it is usually a good idea to use your skin to test the water also, this method is fail safe unlike a faulty thermometer.

If you take these safety measures and making sure you in no way leave baby unsupervised in a room with a filled sink or bath, you will help to minimise any possible hazards whilst helping your baby to learn how to use the bathroom safely.