Babies and babysitting

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Essential Parent Company: Produces the Baby Care DVD Guide which contains advice on the baby's first year with four DVDs on feeding, sleeping, everyday care and development and first aid and accident prevention.

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Preventing burns from hair straighteners

Hospitals report that the number of children burned by hair straighteners has doubled in the last ten years.
First aid for burns and scalds

Taking action quickly can stop long term scarring and stop the burn or scald from getting worse.
Hair straighteners can cause deep burns that can scar for life

1 in 10 parents of under-fives admit their child has suffered a serious burn from hair straighteners or tongs.
Supporting National Burns Awareness Day 2017

To support National Burn Awareness Day 2017 we are offering 50% off our burns prevention DVD resource pack. Code: BURN50

Button batteries

Button batteries are the small, round batteries you find in a growing number of toys and everyday objects like remote controls and car key fobs. They can be extremely dangerous for children if swallowed.
Fidget spinners – a hidden hazard in the latest playground craze

Fidget spinners are the latest playground craze but doctors have raised concerns about cheap fidget spinners with LED lights powered by small button batteries.
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?
Why are grapes so dangerous?

Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.
Practical guide on safety for under-fives

If you work with families with young children, you can download a free practical guide to preventing accidental injuries to under-fives
What is Child Safety Week?

Child Safety Week is run by Child Accident Prevention Trust to raise awareness of the risks of child accidents and how they can be prevented. We provide a range of resources to help practitioners run local activities and events and promote safety messages in a fun and engaging way.
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 stepping on hair straighteners.
Falls from open windows

Hot weather sees reports of small children falling from upstairs windows. Why are pre-school children at particular risk?
Resources and publications

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

In-car safety can be a confusing area for parents and carers. You may find that you're not completely clear about the law, are unsure of the safest way for a child to travel, aren't using the most appropriate restraint or have badly fitting child car seats or booster seats which put a child at risk.

Button batteries

Button batteries are the small, round batteries you find in a growing number of toys and everyday objects like remote controls and car key fobs. They can be extremely dangerous for children if swallowed. Read more