How to stop your child from choking

Each day around 40 under-5s are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. Food is the most likely cause, but small objects and toys can also be risky for young children.

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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.
Bitrex is a lifesaver. Literally.

Child safety caps aren’t completely child-proof – some three and four-year-olds can open them in seconds. Find out more about Bitrex.
New campaign launched to inform families on battery safety

The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) and the British and Irish Portable Battery Association (BIPBA) join forces to reduce the risks of children swallowing button batteries.
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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.
Why are grapes so dangerous?

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

We offer a range of well priced resources and publications that have been created specifically for professionals working with families.
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We’re a small charity but we reach millions of families UK-wide. That’s because people like you get involved in our work and help us spread our safety messages.
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.
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.
Choking

Each day around 40 under-5s are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. Food is the most likely cause, but small objects and toys can also be risky for young children.

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