Bathroom Safety

You probably don't think about it, but your bathroom could easily be tagged as the most dangerous room in your home. In this one small space, you have electricity, water, and hard, slick surfaces. These things mix like fire and ice.

An estimated 5,000 children aged 14 and under are hospitalized each year due to drowning-related incidents. 15 percent of those children die in the hospital, and as many as 20 percent suffer a severe, permanent disability.

The fact is, your child could drown in as little as two inches in water.

However, by taking a few simple precautions, you can turn this dangerous place into a safe one.

Toilet locks and tub guards are a great place to start when it comes to childproofing your home's bathroom, and keeping your kids out of harm's way in this space will give you just a little bit more peace of mind.