Bathroom Safety

When it comes to kids' bathrooms, bathtub safety is an important consideration. Beyond keeping a close eye on children in the tub, safe practices include maintaining a safe water temperature. Delta® bath products feature either Monitor® pressure balance or TempAssure® Thermostatic tub and shower faucets.

Delta Monitor faucets feature pressure balance valves to help keep water temperature within ±3° F (±1.6° C) when there are sudden changes in hot or cold water pressure due to, for example, someone flushing a toilet or operating a dishwasher. Anti-scald technology is so important that local building codes now require it in new home construction. Monitor valves also feature an adjustable high-temperature limit stop that, when properly set, helps prevent the handle from being turned to a position that is too hot for comfort.

TempAssure® Thermostatic faucets monitor the temperature of the water and adjust the mix automatically to maintain temperature control and to help keep the water temperature in your shower within a safe ±3° F (±1.6° C). This provides a more consistent temperature than pressure balance valves can supply.

TempAssure valves also feature an adjustable high-temperature limit stop that, when properly set, helps ensure the handle cannot be turned to a position that is too hot for comfort.

And don't forget other safety considerations outside of the bathtub. A child reaching for a towel or something else just out of reach, for example, may grab at fixtures to get a boost. While they are not intended as grab assist devices, be sure towel bars, shower rods, and shelves are strongly secured. And layer a bathmat or rug over tile or linoleum floors for sure footing. These may not be the only things you should do to make your bathroom safer for children, but they're a great start!