Slippery Floors & Tub Falls
Spot it
A smooth tub bottom with no grip, a wet floor after bath time, a mat with curling corners, a toddler who stands and bounces in the tub.
Fix it
AAP suggests no-slip strips on the bottom of the bathtub. Wipe up splashes before your child walks in, dry your child on a stable, non-slip surface, and don't let a toddler stand or climb in a wet tub. This is a lower-risk, good-to-know item: it matters most for toddlers who are newly walking and for adults carrying a wet child.
Safer swaps
What actually fixes this — the category to look for, not a brand we were paid to name.
Wipe up splashes, and keep a hand on your child whenever they stand in the tubHabit
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No-slip strips on the tub bottom
AAP's suggestion; a gripping mat is a common alternative (not on the AAP page)
No shopping list for this hazard — the fix is a habit, not a purchase.