Child Protection and Safety Resources: Baby Safety -- Articles

Dex Products Foldable EZ Bather Deluxe For a safe baby bather that doesn't take up the entire tub, the Dex Products Foldable EZ Bather Deluxe lets your little one get squeaky clean with little effort. Designed to keep baby's head above water, the EZ Bather contours to your infant's body. Sitting in the tub, the soft, vinyl-coated frame is safely padded and slip-resistant for security. The EZ Bather's legs can be unlocked and folded down for easy travel and storage.

Baby Product: Holds baby's head above water, Contours to body, Soft, slip resistant fabric, Vinyl-coated frame, Light and compact
Company: DEX Products Inc. (2006-09-22)
List Price: $9.95
Amazon Price: $8.99

Foogo by Thermos Leak-Proof SS 7 oz. Sippy Cup with Handles - Blue

Long considered a trusted partner by parents in providing healthy food and drink options for kids, Thermos brand has brought its superior insulation technology to a new line of children's products for ages six months and older. In addition to providing added protection from spoilage and food born illnesses, Thermos also offers parents extra peace-of mind in knowing that Foogo products use all FDA approved materials and do not use plastics containing Bisphenol A ( BPA). TherMax?? double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention Keeps food cold for 7 hours and hot for 5 hours Unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior Wide mouth is easy to fill, eat from, and clean Ergonomically designed lid with rubber grip Dishwasher safe Non-slip, scratch resistant base, cool to the touch with hot foods Light, compact and portableExterior stays condensation freeNon-slip, scratch resistant baseKeeps beverages cold for up to 6 hours - for cold contents onlyDishwasher safe

Baby Product: The vacuum insulated stainless steel interior and exterior is non-reactive to all food and beverages., Keeps beverages cold & fresh for 6 hours; Kid proof unbreakable design is perfect for infants and toddlers, Insulation helps inhibits dangerous bacteria growth, BPA Free materials ¿ Stainless steel interior and exterior ; Soft drinking spout is made from food contact safe Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), Dishwasher safe for easy care; Sweat proof design won't leave water rings
Company: Thermos (2007-11-15)
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $12.00

Fisher-Price Corner Bath Cubby

Baby Product: Keep bath toys organized and within reach; features Ocean Wonders characters, 4 jumbo suction cups keep it in place, Mesh bottom drains water away, Mildew resistant fabric wipes clean; folds flat for storage, 9.13Hx11.25Wx16L"
Company: Blue Ridge Intl. Products
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $9.99

Fisher-Price Rainforest Car Seat Protector Plus

Baby Product: Armrest has bright and soft Rainforest toys, Two side pockets hold small toys, Machine washable, Waterproof pad protects car seats, Fisher Price Rainforest design
Company: Fisher-Price (2008-07-01)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $14.99

Infantino TubSider

Baby Product: Reduce uncomfortable pressure while giving baby a bath, Orthopedic seat design reduces pain and injuries to your back, neck and spine; features an ergonomic gel material, Adjustable to fit your size, Folds up easily for storage, 13Hx25Wx25L"
Company: Infantino
List Price: $39.99
Amazon Price: $35.00

VIVA! Plant Protector Net- Prevents children & pets from digging in & eating the soil of potted plants. Longlasting & Non-Toxic. Fits any shape pot. Never needs to be removed. Lets water in but keeps small paws out! Comes in 3 Sizes. Size LARGE.

Protecting our children from unseen toxins & choking hazards is an ongoing struggle. VIVA! Plant Net can help. High stretch fabric that covers the pot and soil. Fits any type of pot. Durable enough to withstand stretching and twisting without unraveling. Allows water in through the net. Long lasting solution which never needs to be removed! Safe & Non-Toxic.

Baby Product: Prevents children & pets from digging in & eating the soil of potted plants., Longlasting & Non-Toxic. Fits any shape pot., High stretch fabric that covers the pot and soil. Durable enough to withstand stretching and twisting, Lets Water In - Keeps Small Paws and Hands Out!, Comes in 3 sizes
Company: Summit Baby, Inc.
List Price: $6.99
Amazon Price: $6.99

Munchkin Surfboard Tub Mat

Let kids hang ten on a slip-proof bath mat. Don't let your kids hit the water without the safety of a non-slip, textured mat. The colorful designs are fun shapes kids love?»????while moms appreciate that the surface is anti-bacterial. Heavy-duty suction cups secure the mat to the tub floor. A hot bath or shower will be a whole lot cooler with this surfin' sensation. Features: * Large 26 x 14 size provides maximum coverage to help prevents slips * Available in surfboard (shown above) and flip-flop (shown below) in various colors

Baby Product: Slip-resistant surface keeps little ones steady, Strong suction cups adhere securely to tub floor, Provides maximum tub coverage; surboard's actual size is 26.5x14.5", Anti-bacterial surface; for all ages, 10Hx2Wx8.5L"
Company: Munchkin Inc.
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $14.95

Aquatopia Thermometer Alarm

Make bath time safe time! The easy to use Safety Bath Time Audible Thermometer eliminates hazardous guesswork by constantly and accurately measuring the bath water temperature every 2 seconds. It alerts you with an audible alarm if the water is too hot, above 100.4¼F, and another alarm if the water is too cold, below 89.6¼F. Battery powered and water activated, this clever alarm automatically activates when placed in water and de-activates when taken out. Also makes a great bath toy! Fully tested to meet all necessary safety standards.

Toy: Make bath time safe time!, The easy to use Safety Bath Time Audible Thermometer eliminates hazardous guesswork by constantly and accurately measuring the bath water temperature every 2 seconds., It alerts you with an audible alarm if the water is too hot, above 100.4¼F, and another alarm if the water is too cold, below 89.6¼F., Battery powered and water activated, this clever alarm automatically activates when placed in water and de-activates when taken out., Also makes a great bath toy! Fully tested to meet all necessary safety standards.
Company: MindsInSync, INC
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $14.99

Summer Infant Turtle Digital Temp Tester

10 minute auto shut off to preserve battery life Recalculates water temperature every 10 seconds Large LCD screen Red, yellow, and green LED lights visually show parents if water is too hot, too cold, or just right Self floating and makes a great bath toy as well Three language packaging

Baby Product: Ten minute auto shut off to preserve battery life, Recalculates water temperature every 10 seconds, Red, yellow, and green LED lights visually show parents if water is too hot, too cold or the right temperature
Company: Summer Infant, Inc. (2007-02-01)
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $11.69

Boon Flo

For most kids, taking a bath is all fun and games…until it's time for shampooing. Granted, leaning back into the unknown, getting suds in the eyes, allowing Mom or Dad to pour cups full of water over your head, or banging your noggin on the faucet—none of this would be on a grownup's list of favorite things to do, either. So kids and parents will both be tremendously relieved to discover Flo, a water deflector and faucet cover that turns a regular bathtub faucet into a gentle, safe waterfall. Children won't mind leaning back into the soft spray of water, especially since the rubbery material of the deflector will make any inadvertent bumps pain-free. However, the chance of bumps is much less because Flo redirects the downward stream of water out and away from the faucet. The entire shampooing process will take place many inches away from the source of most injuries. No need for bathers to contort their bodies anymore to get directly under the flow. Best of all (for image-conscious parents), Flo is handsomely designed, sleek and stylish—no yellow duckies here! When it's time for a grownup shower, the shower diverter remains accessible through the upper portion of the faucet cover, so you won't need to remove it after every bath. Let It Flo
Installation of the Flo couldn't be easier. Just squeeze the top and bottom sections together and fit over bathtub faucet. Make sure the front of the faucet extends over the inside flap, and that the shower diverter is accessible through the top opening.

Bubbles, With Little Toil or Trouble
A one-touch bubble bath dispenser releases liquid bubble soap into the flow of water, ensuring a tub full of fluffy, foamy fun. Pour liquid bubble bath into the reservoir at the top end of the Flo, then press the green button on the lower end where the water comes out.

Pros
Kids of all ages will love playing in the soothing spray from the deflector, and will be far less likely to resist a shampoo rinse when it's under a "waterfall." Flo's simple design is attractive to grownups and children alike.

Cons
Although the cover is designed to fit easily over any standard bathtub faucets, there are definitely some faucets that it will fit better—or worse—than others. The Flo is easy to attach…but it can be fairly easy to remove, too, which is not always ideal when it's a curious one-year-old doing the detaching. The bubble dispenser does not always work optimally, but presumably that's not what most parents will be looking for in a protective cover/water deflector, anyway. And with some engineering (a.k.a. wiggling the cover around), the bubble dispenser issues can often be resolved. --Emilie Coulter

Baby Product: Diverts the flow of water, creating a gentle waterfall, while providing a protective faucet cover, Also functions as a bubble bath dispenser, Attaches easily to the bathtub faucet with a spring-activated grip
Company: Boon (2006-06-02)
List Price: $15.99
Amazon Price: $12.59