Keeping children safe from a serious fall

Each day, around 45 toddlers are taken into hospital because they’ve had a serious fall. These usually happen at home or in the garden, and there’s lots you can do to reduce the risk of your child falling.

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Blind cords: Preventing tragedy

By understanding a child’s development, parents are better equipped to anticipate risk and prevent accidents. These blind cord accidents scenarios are designed to help you discuss the issue with parents.
Supporting Gas Safety Week 2019

Think you can’t be affected by carbon monoxide poisoning? Think again!
Carbon Monoxide: "The Silent Killer"

Carbon monoxide gas can kill. It’s known as the ‘silent killer’ for a very good reason: you can’t see it, smell it or taste it.
Employment Opportunities

We are a small team but passionate team of experts. Although we are home-based and don't see each other every day, we have built a supportive community where everyone comes together to create an enduring sense of belonging to something very special.

Action pack & poster - download for free!

Download the free 2019 Child Safety Week Action Pack for inspiration including tips, advice, activities, competitions and quizzes.
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. What should you do in an emergency?
Why are grapes so dangerous?

Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.
Safety advice - The 'why' as well as the 'what'

With just a little bit of a deeper understanding – understanding the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’ – parents are much better placed to help protect their children from a serious accidental injury.
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.
About 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. #childsafetyweek
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.
Parents

Parents play down the life-saving role they play, but the truth is, the small actions we all take day-in, day-out to prevent accidents from happening in the first place are as just as heroic as rescuing children after an accident has happened.
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.

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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. What should you do in an emergency? Read more