How To Make Your Bathroom Child Friendly
20 Jun 2016

Build a step into your sink unit
Usually made for average height adults, taps and sinks are often out of reach for younger children. Using the bottom drawer of your vanity unit as a step is a great way to give them a boost without having too much impact on your bathroom design, and when you no longer need it that drawer can be converted back to its usual purpose. Alternatively consider purchasing a small step that can be used for both the sink and for potty training. These can be bought in a range of fun colours so the kids know it’s theirs. [caption id="attachment_648" align="alignnone" width="680"]
Open shelves
Why not try incorporating open shelves into an existing unit? Either remove the doors to your current furniture or include this low level feature when building. This feature will mean you are able to store everyday essentials at a convenient height. Toilet roll and towels become accessible to children while being kept out of direct view of adults using the bathroom. There are also some bathroom products and cleaning solutions that should be kept well away from kids, keep these out of reach in shelves that are higher up, and use a safety lock if necessary.Coat Hooks
While it is really lovely to use heated towel rails, they can prove a bit of a risk should your children touch them as they reach for a towel. Try using coat hooks; they can be vintage style, named, brightly coloured; whichever suits your colour scheme. Your towels will still be air dried and it’ll provide a little encouragement for messy kids to hang their towels on their own hooks. It’ll also mean less folding for you! [caption id="attachment_649" align="alignnone" width="736"]
Ottoman
If your bathroom is big enough, why not opt for an ottoman? It’ll provide additional storage for baskets full of bath toys as well as a place to tuck away any cleaning products you may need. You’ll also be able to use is as a place for the kids to sit or stand while they dry off or brush their teeth, rather than dripping water all over your floors. If you don’t have the space for an ottoman, get creative.Personalised Storage
Try putting toys in one basket or box that matches your décor which will sit on a window ledge or could be fixed to the wall as an indoor hanging basket. Why not invest in personalised toothbrush pots or vanity baskets, one for each member of the household. This is the simplest solution to “where’s my….?” Or “who took my….?” Or even “That’s mine!” Each basket, pot or box can be personalised to suit each individual's personality and offers a little personal space in a shared environment. You can purchase some bright and colourful soap dispensers and bathroom accessories that are designed with children in mind. [caption id="attachment_650" align="alignnone" width="655"]