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  • Button batteries can kill – help us keep babies, toddlers and preschoolers safe

    Button batteries can kill – help us keep babies, toddlers and preschoolers safe

    In the last 10 months, two children have died after swallowing a button battery. Many more have suffered life-changing injuries. Use our free resources to help spread the word. Read more

  • Top children’s doctors issue warning on super strong magnets

    Top children’s doctors issue warning on super strong magnets

    Doctors from the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of super strong magnets. Read more

  • New safety standards for button batteries

    New safety standards for button batteries

    A campaign to prevent children being killed and injured by button batteries has reached a significant milestone thanks to ground-breaking new safety standards. Read more

  • Warning to parents on bath seats

    Warning to parents on bath seats

    Bath seats are not safety devices. They are not intended for babies to be left in, even for a moment, due to the risk of toppling forwards and causing drowning. Read more

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WATCH: Button battery dangers and how to stay safe – Free webinar replay

WATCH: Button battery dangers and how to stay safe – Free webinar replay

Watch the free recording of our webinar on the dangers of button batteries to learn why they are so dangerous, where they can be found and what to do if you suspect a child has swallowed one. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Pam prentice

Button batteries can kill – help us keep babies, toddlers and preschoolers safe

Button batteries can kill – help us keep babies, toddlers and preschoolers safe

In the last 10 months, two children have died after swallowing a button battery. Many more have suffered life-changing injuries. Use our free resources to help spread the word. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2022

Updated: 3rd April, 2022

Author: Natalie Kwan

Toys online – nasty or nice?

Toys online – nasty or nice?

Don’t get caught out buying dangerous toys when shopping online. We explain how to tell safe sellers from dodgy dealers and highlight risky toys to avoid. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 27th March, 2022

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Top Doc Urges Public To Be Safe This Bonfire Night and Diwali

Top Doc Urges Public To Be Safe This Bonfire Night and Diwali

With children making up 1 in 5 of serious fireworks injuries last year, England’s top children’s doctor is urging caution as we approach Diwali and Bonfire Night Read more

Published: 4th November, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Top children’s doctors issue warning on super strong magnets

Top children’s doctors issue warning on super strong magnets

Doctors from the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of super strong magnets. Read more

Published: 26th September, 2021

Updated: 27th October, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Are your used batteries really ‘flat’?

Are your used batteries really ‘flat’?

We may think ‘flat’ button batteries are harmless. But ‘flat’ lithium coin cell batteries can still hold enough power to cause serious damage if swallowed, even when they are too flat to work. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2021

Updated: 27th March, 2022

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Mother’s plea after daughter dies swallowing button battery

Mother’s plea after daughter dies swallowing button battery

The mother of two-year-old Harper-Lee Fanthorpe has issued a heartbroken plea to other parents, urging them to check their homes for button batteries. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2021

Updated: 27th October, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Warning to parents after battery death of two-year-old

Warning to parents after battery death of two-year-old

Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board has issued a warning to parents after the death of a toddler who swallowed a button battery. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2021

Updated: 27th March, 2022

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

New safety standards for button batteries

New safety standards for button batteries

A campaign to prevent children being killed and injured by button batteries has reached a significant milestone thanks to ground-breaking new safety standards. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2021

Updated: 3rd April, 2022

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Warning to parents on bath seats

Warning to parents on bath seats

Bath seats are not safety devices. They are not intended for babies to be left in, even for a moment, due to the risk of toppling forwards and causing drowning. Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Mum issues warning after toddler almost drowns

Mum issues warning after toddler almost drowns

A mum has issued a warning to other parents after witnessing a toddler almost drown in front of her on a Cornish beach. Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Child Safety Week kicks off year-round safety work

Child Safety Week kicks off year-round safety work

We’re delighted to kick off Child Safety Week with our offer of a host of downloadable resources to help build families’ confidence and skills in preventing serious accidents. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2021

Updated: 14th June, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Safety alerts on super strong magnets

Safety alerts on super strong magnets

Safety alerts have been issued amid growing concerns of the dangers posed to children by super strong magnets. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2021

Updated: 27th March, 2022

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

Forward look ...

Forward look ...

As the clocks go forward, lockdown restrictions ease and the Easter holidays are upon us, families are likely to be excited to be out and about again in the spring weather. Read our simple guide to road safety and download the factsheet. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

We are supporters of Safer Sleep Week 2021!

We are supporters of Safer Sleep Week 2021!

The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign takes place 15th-21st March 2021 and the focus is on a safer sleep for every sleep. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2021

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Kirsty Stephenson

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  • WATCH: Button battery dangers and how to stay safe – Free webinar replay

    WATCH: Button battery dangers and how to stay safe – Free webinar replay

    Watch the free recording of our webinar on the dangers of button batteries to learn why they are so dangerous, where they can be found and what to do if you suspect a child has swallowed one.

  • Flyer and poster

    Flyer and poster

    Our hard-hitting flyer, available in English and Welsh, explains the risks and offers safety tips and emergency advice. Our colourful poster prompts parents to hunt for button batteries in their homes.

  • Session plan

    Session plan

    Our dual-purpose flashcard and session plan is designed to help you run an engaging workshop with parents. With a visual aid, workshop outline and safety facts and tips to share.

  • New English fact sheet

    New English fact sheet

    Our fact sheet provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to look for button batteries and what to do in an emergency. Download and share.

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  • Why are grapes so dangerous?

    Why are grapes so dangerous?

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

  • Button batteries

    Button batteries

    Button batteries, particularly big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one and it gets stuck in their food pipe. Find out more.

  • Making sense of accidents

    Making sense of accidents

    Many accidents are a part of growing up. Children need to explore and experiment. But some children suffer the pain of serious accidents that can alter the course of their lives forever. Most of these serious accidents are completely preventable by making simple solutions or changes to routines.

  • Fact sheets

    Fact sheets

    Bite-sized facts and safety tips on the main accident risks to children. Easy to read, use and share. Suitable for printing off, emailing, Whatsapp-ing or posting on social.

  • Choking

    Choking

    Each day around 40 under-5s are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. Be particularly aware of sweet items such as mini eggs around Easter time - these are exactly the same size as a toddler's airway.

  • Falls

    Falls

    Falls are the most common cause of accidental injury to children. While most falls aren’t serious – active children often fall over – some falls can lead to death or long-term disability.

  • In-car safety

    In-car safety

    Car seats can be mind-boggling! How do you know if you’ve got the right seat for your child and for your car? When should you move them to the next stage? Our advice on in-car safety can help.

  • About Child Safety Week

    About Child Safety Week

    Child Safety Week is an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.

  • Suffocation

    Suffocation

    Babies and young children don't have the control that adults have over their bodies. They can wriggle and squirm but it is harder for them to move out of a dangerous situation.

  • Burns and scalds

    Burns and scalds

    95% of all childhood burns and scalds happen at home. Most are caused in the day-to-day situations that many parents don’t anticipate, like children reaching for hot coffee or grabbing hair straighteners.

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