Set up and use a bath board
How to set up and use a bath board at home.
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What a bath board is
A bath board is a seat that sits across your bath. A bath board is used for:
- getting in and out of a bath safely
- to sit on when you shower safely.
You cannot use a bath board if you have a shower track on the bath.
Most bath boards have a maximum weight capacity. Your occupational therapist will make sure you get a bath board that is right for you.
Fitting a bath board
1
Loosen the adjustment legs
Put the board across the bath with the handle closest to the wall.
2
Make sure there is a 5cm lip on each side
Do not use the bath board if the lip on each side is less than 5cm. It will not be safe to use.
3
Fit the adjustment legs firmly against the bath
Tighten the adjustment legs and make sure the board is firmly in place before you use it.
Using a bath board
1
Sit on the bath board
Once you are sitting move your bottom towards the middle of the bath board.
2
Swing your legs over the side of the bath
Make sure you are in the middle of the board when showering or bathing.
