The pandemic is piling extra pressures on families and risks to children may be heightened at home and on the roads. Here we share our top tips to keep children safe. Read more
Popular TV presenter Jean Johansson highlights the increased dangers to young children in the home during the pandemic, including those posed by all our cleaning things and sanitisers. Read more
There are bloggers, vloggers, influencers, celeb Mums, self-proclaimed parenting experts, Facebook groups, Whatsapp chat and instafamilies all telling us how to parent! Child Safety Week aims to be the voice of reason so safety makes sense to families. Read more
Last year, according to the Fire Kills campaign, last year, 248 people lost their lives due to a fire at home. Many of these could have been prevented. Did you know that you’re 8 times more likely to survive a fire in your home if you have working smoke alarms? Read more
Warmer weather sees reports of small children falling from upstairs windows. Why are pre-school children at particular risk? Read more
As we know cycling is a fantastic way to keep your body and mind fit and healthy particularly during these difficult days. And it is something that children can do out in the fresh air, in the garden or at a safe distance in the park. Read more
With children at home over the coming weeks and the NHS overwhelmed, many families are likely to be worried about their child having a serious accident. To help you, here at CAPT we focus on the accidents that are the most serious and the easiest to prevent. Read more
With people staying at home and our hospitals under enormous pressure, it's more important than ever to prevent injuries from happening. Be particularly aware of sweet items such as mini eggs around Easter time. Article includes free finger food download. Read more
The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign takes place 9th-15th March 2020 and the focus is on surviving sleep deprivation. Read more
Here are some reminders of how to help keep children safe when they are out and about. Read more
As the Met office updates it weather warnings due to heavy snow, strong gales and intense rain on their way, it is worth reminding ourselves of the seasonal risks to child safety at this time of year. Read more
With the weather so far and all predictions pointing to another thermometer breaking winter, we must remind ourselves and others of the hazards of screenwash and anti-freeze. Read more
Visibility is a key issue all year round, all day round, whether children are walking or on their bike. However, over the winter months, it is especially important as the school day can start and end in twilight. Read more
If a curling wand or new hair straighteners were on the top of your Christmas list this year, you may be feeling beautiful and bouncy. But, beware straighteners and wands can get as hot as your iron and stay hot even after they’re switched off. Read more
Everything is a toy when children are little. With all the excitement and busyness, it’s easy for little hands to find things that are dangerous. Read more