Bathrooms, just like the kitchen, put two dangerous elements together -- water and electricity. But there are other serious threats to safety that aren't quite as obvious.

Make these safety checks:

- Use only outlets that are away from water fixtures and are equipped with ground-fault circuit interrupters.
- Install a nightlight.
- Keep on hand an up-to-date first-aid kit with antibiotic ointment, bandaids, and other common items.
- Test the bath water before setting a child in the tub -- better yet, turn down the temperature on your hot-water heater to keep it from reaching scalding temperatures.
- Install grab bars in the tub and shower stall -- and make sure they're connected to the studs in the wall, not just the drywall.
- Install anti-slip pads in shower and tub.
- Select rugs with non-slip backing or tape them down with double-sided tape.
- Install childproof safety latches on cabinets that contain cleaning chemicals and other dangerous items.
- Never leave a small child alone in the bathtub, even for a brief moment.
- Never touch or turn on an electric switch or an electrical appliance while standing in the bathtub, shower, or on a damp floor.
- Don't use a portable electric heater in the bathroom.