Before you start to run the bath and bathing your baby, gather everything you will need to hand. Always use the family bath or a baby bath. Always ensure that if you use a baby bath this is on the floor rather than on a raised surface, and that you follow any instructions for use which have been supplied with the baby bath.
Safeguarding issue
Bathing a baby or child safely.
Campaign objective
To support parents and carers in keeping their baby or child safe during bath time we have developed the Bath Time Duck which reminds them of the key messages about how to keep their baby or child safe.
Audience
Parents and carers.
Social Media Messages
Keep your child safe during bath time with the Bath Time Duck #BathTimeDuckwww.leedsscp.org.uk/duck
Before you start to run the bath and bathing your baby, gather everything you will need to hand. #BathTimeDuck www.leedsscp.org.uk/duck
When bathing your child never leave them unattended #BathTimeDuck
Remember the messages from the Bath time Duck the next time you’re bathing your child #BathTimeDuck www.leedsscp.org.uk/duck
Make sure to check the temperature and the depth of the water before bathing your child #BathTimeDuck
Available materials:
Web banner
Twitter post
Facebook post
Infographic
Bath time Duck
Do plan ahead
Use touch supervision
Keep a hand on your child at all times and never leave them unattended, or in the care of another child. It's easy to get distracted away by a phone call, doorbell or another child. Leaving your child even for a few moments could be enough time for them to seriously hurt themselves or drown.
Check the water
Before putting your child in the water make sure to check the temperature and the depth of the water. The water should be warm but not hot. Check it with your elbow and mix the water well using a figure of eight action, so there are no hot areas. The depth should be 5-10 cms for newborn to 6 months of age. For older babies that are sitting up, the water level should be no more than hip-height (when they are in a sitting position).
Keep your child safe
Make sure anyone else who bathes your child knows these safety messages too.