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How to Childproof a Bathroom
2008-09-04
Step 1
Secure all lower bathroom cabinets with safety latches.

Step2
Store medication, vitamins, hair bleach, hair dye, bathroom cleanser and other hazardous solutions in a locked cabinet or in another room.

Step3
Be sure to keep bathroom door shut and use doorknob safety guards to prevent children from entering the bathroom.

Step4
Keep toilet seat lids down at all times; lock them with special lid locks.

Step5
Use nonskid mats or adhesive safety strips in the bathtub and shower to prevent slipping.

Step6
Install electrical outlets protected by ground-fault circuit breakers to prevent electric shock.

Step7
Set your water heater at 120 degrees F or install anti-scald devices on faucets.

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