Injury Prevention and safety
Injury Prevention and safety ( 10 Questions)
Keeping the bathwater temperature at 120°F (48.9°C) is too hot and can cause burns in infants. The recommended safe bathwater temperature is around 100°F (37.8°C).
Testing the water with the parent's hand before placing the infant in the bath is a good practice to ensure that the water is at a safe and comfortable temperature.
Using hot water from the tap directly without mixing cold water is not safe, as it can result in water that is too hot for the infant's sensitive skin.
Bathing the infant in lukewarm water is a good practice, but it is essential to ensure the water is not too hot or too cold.
A. Keeping the bathwater temperature at 120°F (48.9°C) is too hot and can cause burns in infants. The recommended safe bathwater temperature is around 100°F (37.8°C).
B. Testing the water with the parent's hand before placing the infant in the bath is a good practice to ensure that the water is at a safe and comfortable temperature.
C. Using hot water from the tap directly without mixing cold water is not safe, as it can result in water that is too hot for the infant's sensitive skin.
D. Bathing the infant in lukewarm water is a good practice, but it is essential to ensure the water is not too hot or too cold.