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9 of the best childproofing products for the bath 2024
What products can help make bathtime safe?
The most dangerous thing in a bath is the water itself. Make sure it’s not too hot and not too cold (you could use a bath thermometer for this) and never leave your child unattended. Here are some other items that can make bathtime safe.
Bath spout and or tap cover
These cover the spout or taps to soften any bangs to the head on the hard metal and also prevent a child from playing with the hot tap and scalding themselves.
Baby bath or Bath support
These are used from newborn until around six months old and support a child in the water so you can use your hands for washing and playing. Click here for the most popular ones to buy.
Bath seat
These can be used once a child can sit up unaided and are attached to the bottom of the bath with suction cups.
Non-slip bath mat
If you’re not using any kind of baby bath, support or seat and your child can sit unaided, you’ll need something to keep them from slipping in the bath. A non-slip bath mat is perfect for this. They are secured with many suction cups. Make sure they are pressed down firmly.
How to stop a non-slip bath mat from going mouldy
After each use, pull up the bath mat and allow it to dry. You can also try soaking it in vinegar and water every couple of months then rinse and hang to dry. Alternatively, spray with an antibacterial cleaner, leave for five minutes and give a good scrub. Some mats have drainage holes to speed up drying time, which can help. To avoid this problem entirely get non-slip stickers.
The best products to buy for a safe bathtime
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 9 February 2024.
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1. TAPPY TAP GUARD
Neoprene tap guard, which doubles up as a bath toy as you can pour water through its mouth. It has different colours and numbers on the tentacles.
A flexible strap means it fits any tap and stays in place with Velcro and a rubber grip.
Certified safe for newborns.
It won’t get mouldy and is machine washable.
2. Puj Snug Tap Cover
Made from a soft, flexible material to fit most taps.
Non-absorbent, which reduces the likelihood of mould and mildew.
3. Munchkin Children’s Non Slip Safety Bath Mat
Non-slip bath mat secured with suction cups.
Measures 77.5 cm x 36.2 cm
4. John Lewis baby and toddler under the seat bath mat
This non-slip underwater scene bath mat has a fish which changes colour when the water is too warm.
Measures H36 x L69cm.
5. Munchkin Non-Slip Grippy Dots
Six textured, non-slip circles held in place with suction cups.
If the water is too hot (above 40˚C) the word hot appears in white.
6. Skip Hop Non Slip Bath Safety Mat
Non-slip textured mat kept in place with suction cups.
Features drainage holes for speeding up drying time and helping to reduce mildew.
The tail can hook onto a hook, shower head or towel rail.
Comes in blue and grey.
Measures 76.2 x 39.4cm
7. BEEHOMEE extra long Bath Mat
This measures 90 x 40.5cm so makes more of the tub non-slip than a standard mat.
Secured with suction cups.
8. tiddlers & nippers Anti Slip Bath Mat
Measures 39cm x 69cm.
Secured by suction cups.
Available in a variety of child-friendly designs.
Made by a UK-based small business.
9. Slips away non-slip stickers
An alternative to a rubber mat, these non-abrasive stickers attach to the bath tub with a strong adhesive.
Mould resistant.
Comes in a pack of five. Each one measures 5 inches.
Available in a variety of designs.
Made by a UK company which specialises in non-slip solutions.
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