Baby bath seats and bath rings are not safety devices and pose as a potential drowning hazard for babies and infants. These products have been known to give parents a false sense of security possibly leading to them not paying as close attention to their child as they should.   According to Consumer Product Safety Reports, Health Canada, babies have drowned when:   the suction cups became loose and the seat tipped over the baby slipped through the leg opening of the seat the baby tried to climb out of the seat

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre recommends never leaving your baby alone in the bath tub or sink. Keep them in site and within arms reach at all times. If you have to leave the room, take your child with you.

Prevent serious scalds and burns by testing the water before you place your child in the tub. When you fill the tub, turn on the cold water first then the hot water. When you are finished, turn off the hot water first, then the cold water. Check your hot water temperature. If it is higher than 49C (120F), you need to lower your water temperature.

For more information on Baby Bath Seats and preventing Scalds and Burns, please visit Consumer Product Safety, Health Canada or Safe Kids Canada.