Patented Bathtub Safety for Babies and Toddlers
StartSmart’s top priority is protecting babies and toddlers from preventable injuries in and around the bathtub. Featuring the first and only patented protection of its kind, StartSmart® helps safeguard children during bath time and helps deter curious toddlers from accessing the tub when unsupervised. By reducing the risk of slips, falls, and other traumatic accidents, StartSmart® creates a safer environment for little explorers and greater peace of mind for parents.
Who is Most at Risk?
According to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), babies and toddlers are the most vulnerable for accidental drowning and/or lifetime brain injuries if they fall into a tub because of their lack of muscle strength, coordination, balance, and inability to summon help.
It only takes a busy caregiver a millisecond to be distracted, only to find that the biggest tragedy of their life has taken place.
It is estimated that more than 43,000 children are brought to emergency rooms for treatment each year as a result of bathtub injuries.
Researchers have determined that bathtub injuries primarily affect the head and neck, resulting in traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability or death among young children, which can also result in: sprains, broken bones, lacerations, contusions, concussions, and internal bleeding.
