How To Prevent Scalding
I loooove hot showers, especially after a long night. I didn’t think how my love of hot water might present a danger to our kids. Scalding from tap water is the second most common cause of severe burn injuries among people of all ages. I guess it’s time to babyproof one more thing……(grrrr). Baby Bodyguards tells us how…
New Product Line Prevents Bath Time Scalding
Baby Bodyguards
by Baby Bodyguards
A few weeks ago I learned that a child I know suffered 2nd degree burns when her nanny turned her back for a second and the child turned the bath faucet on, scalding her arm. At Baby Bodyguards we always recommend that the water temperature in a house NOT be above 120 degrees.
The problem arises when parents live in a building, where they don’t have control over the water temperature. We have found a solution besides just trying to hide the faucets. We came across HotStop Anti-Scalding products. These products are designed to stop water flow if the water temperature reaches a dangerous level.
The HotStop line of products features tub spouts (with and without diverter), shower heads and hand showers. All four products have the HotStop scald protection built into the fixture. They are also attractive in design.
I installed HotStop in my own shower to try out. I happen to like hot showers and was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to enjoy my shower, but I did. The HotStop didn’t interfere with the temperature I prefer. I then tested to make sure that it worked. I ran the water, and as soon as the water got a wee bit hotter than I enjoy, it shut off, and resumed running once the water cooled down.
The HotStop website says that their products are sold at Lowes. I haven’t seen them in the Brooklyn store, but am sure they can be requested there. The product line is fairly easy to install. My husband was able install the hand shower and remove our old one in about 15 minutes and he is not a plumber.
Baby Bodyguards was founded by Courtney and Fred Ilarraza, Brooklyn parents, in 2007. The couple was inspired to start a company dedicated to protecting children from serious injury, while at the same time providing parents with peace of mind. Baby Bodyguards provides in-home safety consultations, babyproofing and car seat installation lessons. In their spare time the couple enjoys cooking, dancing and playing with their 2 year old son. The couple is also always on the lookout for new safe products to recommend to clients. They have their own Expert Advice page. (As do all of our Experts).
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