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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Stop, drop and roll

Would you know what to do if clothing caught fire on a sparkler, firework or bonfire? Read and share our advice. Then practice your stop, drop and roll!
Warning to parents

Fireworks can be unpredictable and things can sometimes go wrong. Maisie’s mum shares her story and offers a warning to other parents.
Leaflet

A free leaflet from the Office for Product Safety and Standards with helpful firework safety messages to share with parents. Available in English and Welsh.
Lessons for little ones

Start teaching young children how to stay safe around fireworks and sparklers. Download and share our simple firework safety messages and our activity ideas for early years.

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, 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 how to keep children safe.
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.
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.
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.
About Child Safety Week

Find out more about our theme and how you can get involved, download our Information Pack and meet our official supporters.
In-car safety

Most car accidents happen close to home. Child car seats can keep your child safe. But not every seat fits every car. And if a seat is fiddly to use, you may be tempted not bother with it on short journeys. Here are our top tips for choosing the best car seat for your child.
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.
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.
Parents

Our Parents Pack is full of quick wins that can help put you in charge of child safety, even when you’re feeling under pressure. Download your copy here.