Child Accident Prevention Trust

Button batteries

Button batteries and lithium coin batteries are the small, round batteries you find in lots of toys and everyday objects. Did you know they can be extremely dangerous for children if swallowed? We're asking you to share this information with everyone you know. You could save a life. #sharingiscaring Read more
Accidents are leading cause of death for boys aged 1-4

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has warned that accidental injury is the leading cause of death for boys aged one to four. Read more

Safety advice

There can be so many risks inside and outside the home, it can be hard to keep track of them all. For instance, did you know that falls are one of the most common causes of childhood accidents?

Supporting practitioners

Preventing childhood accidents is vital in ensuring all children grow up in a safe, stimulating environment. You can play an important part in making that happen.

We want children to lead active, healthy lives. Children need to experiment, play and take risks. But there’s a balance to be struck. No parent wants their child disabled or killed in an accident that can be prevented.

Why are grapes so dangerous?

Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.

What would you do with £5?

We asked some kids if they wanted to keep £5 or give it to charity to help other kids be safe. See how it turned out ...

In-house training

Our training helps your workforce make the most of every contact with parents and carers, and offer consistent, evidence-based advice on child safety.

Resources and publications

We offer a range of well priced resources and publications that have been created specifically for professionals working with families.

What is Child Safety Week?

This Child Safety Week (5-11th June 2017) the theme is Safe children: sharing is caring. We all have a part to play in sharing the responsibility for preventing accidents among children, and we know that nothing is more powerful than the voice of experience.

In other news ...

Using button battery stories to engage local families

The BBC issued a stark warning about the harm being done to toddlers by button batteries. Read more
Why are grapes so dangerous?

Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes. Read more
1 in 10 parents of under-fives admit their child has suffered a serious burn

New research to mark National Burn Awareness Day reveals that nearly 1 in 10 parents of under-fives admit their child has suffered a serious burn from hair straighteners or tongs. Read more
Accidents are leading cause of death for boys aged 1-4

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has warned that accidental injury is the leading cause of death for boys aged one to four. Read more