Whether we are young or old, we cannot escape the fact that bathtubs are generally a hazardous place due to its slippery nature. Of course, such conditions pose higher threat to young children and older people. Slipping and falling in bathtubs is considered to be a leading injury cause. Hence, this led to the invention of bathtub grab bars to give you a stable hold when you step in and out of the bathtub.

Generally, tub grab bars are placed on the wall inside of the tub, but there is no rule that says you can't place it anywhere else. Some companies such as Adaptive Access offer such a wide range of grab bars that you may become confused when deciding on the location of your grab bar. The possibilities are endless - you can put in on the wall behind the tub, or behind but connected to the side and so on. Check out Adaptive Access' website to see some placement suggestions. Priced around $50-$100, the bathtub safety bars are usually made of heavy-duty stainless steel and measure around 2 inches in diameter and its length varies according to your choice of design.

Another company, Medical Products Direct , sells a different kind of bar – clamp-on grab bars. Instead of having the bars fixed onto the walls, this clamp on grab bar is affixed onto the side of the bathtub. They are cheaper, priced around $25 for the most basic one, and measures 8 inches by 11 inches.

Grab bars in the bathtub will not only benefit young children and older adults, but will definitely make getting in and out of the tub much easier for all in the family.