A blue and white StartSmart safety bar shown with its retail box on a white background, accompanied by marketing text and feature bullet points. Texts read - Safe. Smart. Secure. - Your child's bath time, re-imagined. Universal adaptability, Easy & secure installation, Textured grip & support and peace of mind for parents.

Peace Of Mind During every bath

Give your child extra stability and support in the bathroom, where slips are most likely to happen. StartSmart® helps reduce the risk of slips, falls, and other traumatic accidents and injuries during bath time and daily routines.

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Bath-Time Awarness

According to the CDC, a child can drown in just 20 seconds in as little as 2 inches of water and with tub walls averaging only 14 inches high, on average 43,000 childern a year are injured in bathroom related accidents.

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Meet the Mom who made bath-time safer

Every great idea starts with a real-life moment. As a mom, Joanne saw firsthand how important it was to have better ways to protect little ones during bath time. That experience inspired StartSmart®-a brand built to help parents create safer routines and more moments with their children.

Meet Joanne

Why Parents Love it

Built for the moment that matters the most. Every feature is designed around one goal - keep your child safe in the tub. 

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    Peace of Mind

    Designed to help create a safer, more comfortable bath-time experience for toddlers and parents.

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    Toddler Safety

    Toddlers are especially vulnerable in the bathtub because their balance, coordination, and muscle strength are still developing. 

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    Patented Design 

    The first and only bathtub safety gate of its kind, helping keep children safe during bath-time while deterring unsupervised toddlers from accessing the tub.

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    Non-Slip Grip

    Soft, cushioned foam wraps the bar to provide a secure, non-slip grip that fits comfortably for small hands. The gentle padding helps little ones hold on with greater confidence, offering extra stability and comfort during bath time.

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    Raises The Height Of The Tub

    Extends above the tub walls so toddlers can't climb in and out easily, helping reduce opportunities for unsupervised climbing.

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    Easy To Install - No Tools Needed

    Fits most standard tubs with surrounding walls and showers with doors. Easy to install and uninstall when needed. Not designed for free standing tubs.

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