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Splish Splash: Take a Safe Bath

January is National Bath Safety Month. Today is "Take a Bubble Bath" day. How to participate in a fun, safe manner.

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It may be cold, the kids may be home, and all you want to do is relax. How about taking a bubble bath? Jan. 8 is National Bubble Bath Day, part of National Bath Safety Month. The goal: to reduce the nearly 43,000 bathtub injuries that occur every year in the United States.

 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that people take the following tips to make your bathroom safe:

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  • Never, for any reason, leave a child unattended around any amount of water. Even a small amount can pose a safety threat.
  • Baby bath seats don't take the place of supervision. Do not leave a child in a bath tub seat unattended.
  • Use a toilet seat lock in the bathroom

If you have an elderly or disabled person living with you, the AARP recommends you take these precautions:

  • Install grab bars for the toilet, shower, and tub
  • Install non skid tile or use non-skid bath mats
  • Set the water heater at a low setting to prevent scalds

Once you've made your bathroom a safe, relaxing environment, here are some local shops that you can visit to get the rest of your supplies:

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  • CVS Pharmacy
  • General Nutrition Center
  • Ulta
  • Stop & Shop Supermarket Pharmacy

Happy "Take a Bubble Bath" day!!

 

 

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