Keeping children safe from poisoning

Every day, 15 young children are admitted into hospital because it’s thought they’ve swallowed something poisonous

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Focus on: Summer Safety

The weather has definitely made a great improvement over the last couple of weeks and let's hope it continues right into half-term and beyond. Here’s our definitive guide to summer safety.
Social Media Toolkit - #ChildSafetyWeek

We would love you to help us share our messages in the build up to and during Child Safety Week.
Action pack & poster - FREE Resources

It's here! Download the free 2018 Child Safety Week action pack for inspiration including tips, advice, activities, competitions and quizzes.
Forward look ...

As the clocks go forward, and with several bank holidays coming up, families are likely to be out and about after the pressures of winter weather. All the more reason to make sure that babies and children of all ages are safe in cars and that drivers are aware and concerned for children as pedestrians.

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?
Action pack & poster - FREE Resources

It's here! Download the free 2018 Child Safety Week action pack for inspiration including tips, advice, activities, competitions and quizzes.
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.
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.
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.
Child Safety Week 2018

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. Child Safety Week 2018 will take place between 4th -10th June 2018.
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.
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.
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.

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