Baby Safety Month

Baby Safety Month 2025: BabyDam’s Top Tips for Bathing, Changing & Feeding Safely

September is Baby Safety Month, the perfect reminder that everyday care routines can feel safe as well as comforting. From baby bath time to nappy changes to feeding and weaning, these are the moments where parents build trust with their little one but they’re also when accidents can happen. With guidance from UK health experts and child safety organisations, here are BabyDam’s Top Safety Tips for bathing, changing, and feeding plus the BabyDam product solutions designed to make family life safer and easier.

Baby Bath Safety: Make It Safe & Calming

Bath time is one of the most enjoyable routines for parents and babies. But babies are particularly vulnerable in water, so safety must always come first.

5 Baby Bath Safety Tips:

• Never leave your baby unattended, even for a few seconds. Babies can slip quickly, and even shallow water can be dangerous.
• Prepare before you begin. Gather a towel, nappy, cotton wool or cloths, and clean clothes so you never need to step away.
• Check water temperature. The safest bath water is about 37°C. Run cold first, then hot, swirl well, and test with a thermometer, your wrist or elbow.
• Keep baths short. 5–10 minutes is enough for newborns, preventing them from getting cold.
• Take care drying. Dry your baby thoroughly, especially in skin folds and creases

Safer bathing with BabyDam: the BabyDam Bathwater Barrier turns your family bath into a smaller, secure baby bath. It saves water and energy, keeps your baby snug, and makes bath time easier for you with your baby within arms reach.

Safe Nappy Changing: Clean, Secure & Comfortable

Nappy changing is one of those daily tasks that quickly becomes second nature, but it’s also a moment where safety and comfort really matter. With a few simple steps, you can keep your baby clean, protect their delicate skin, and make changing time a calm and reassuring part of your routine.

5 Nappy Changing Safety Tips:

• Change regularly. Newborns may need 10/12 changes a day. Prompt changes prevent nappy rash and irritation.
• Set up your space first. Have a fresh nappy, wipes, cream, and clothes ready to avoid leaving baby unattended.
• Use a secure changing surface. A changing mat on the floor is safest. If using a changing table, always keep one hand on your baby.
• Clean thoroughly. Wipe front-to-back to prevent infections. Allow skin to dry before putting on a new nappy.
• Changing mat. Use a clean, secure mat with raised sides, reducing the risk of them rolling or sliding off the changing surface.

Safer changing with BabyDam: the SuperMax Baby Changing Mat provides a soft, wipe-clean surface with raised edges for added reassurance during every nappy change.

Feeding & Weaning Safety: Responsive & Choking-Aware

Feeding is a daily routine that’s essential for your baby’s growth and wellbeing, and following basic safety guidelines can help make every meal safe and manageable.

5 Baby Feeding Safety Tips:

• If bottle feeding: sterilise bottles, teats, and equipment until 12 months. Prepare formula with boiling water to kill harmful bacteria.
• Introduce solids at 6 months. NHS and NCT guidance recommend waiting until around six months to begin weaning, unless advised otherwise by your health visitor.
• Feeding seat. Use a secure booster or feeding chair so baby sits upright. Clean surfaces regularly and ensure you use a harness for extra precaution. 
• Prevent choking hazards. Cut grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sausages lengthways. Cook hard foods until soft. Avoid honey, whole nuts, and unpasteurised foods before age one.
• Always supervise. Babies should sit upright and never left to eat alone.

Safer mealtimes with BabyDam: the SpongePod Boost Feeding Chair is lightweight, portable, and designed to keep your little one secure at home or on the go. Perfect for safe feeding and early weaning.

BabyDam’s Baby Safety Checklist

Baby Safety Month is a chance to pause and reflect on the daily habits that protect your child’s wellbeing. Bathing, nappy changing, and feeding are intimate, everyday routines and with simple precautions, they can stay safe, happy, and stress-free.

At BabyDam, we aim to give parents confidence through smart, practical products that support safer everyday care. Whether it’s reducing water in the bath, creating a secure changing station, or making mealtimes easier with a portable feeding chair, BabyDam is here to help.

💙 Safe moments make happy memories and that’s what Baby Safety Month is all about.