Magnets

"The damage they did is absolutely unreal. They burned holes in the intestines. Whenever they opened him up some of his intestines already leaked out." Mother of a three-year-old boy

Flyer

Our visual, colourful, easy-to-read flyer alerts parents to the dangers of super strong magnets. Download and share to help raise awareness.

Share on social media

Simply follow Child Accident Prevention Trust on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and share this content across your own channels.

Follow the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons on Twitter: @BAPSCampaigns

More information

Learn why top doctors are so worried, read our tips for keeping children safe, find out how accidents happen, study official safety alerts and spread the word with this flyer plus social media assets and a poster and leaflet from the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Latest

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.

Top children’s doctors issue warning on super strong magnets

Doctors from the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of super strong magnets.
Parents speak out

True-life stories from families whose children swallowed super strong magnets. From an 18-month-old who swallowed 23 magnets from an older child's toy to an 11-year-old who came to regret a TikTok dare.
Leaflet and Poster

A free leaflet and poster from the Office for Product Safety and Standards with helpful safety messages to share with parents.
Social media assets

Free social media assets from the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Keep your child safe

High-strength magnets can burn through a child’s gut if they swallow them, causing life-threatening injuries - and doctors are seeing a worrying increase in the number of cases. Read our tips on how you can keep your child safe.
Magnets

High-strength magnets can burn through a child’s gut if they swallow them, causing life-threatening injuries - and doctors are seeing a worrying increase in the number of cases. Read our tips on how you can keep your child safe.
Safety alerts on super strong magnets

Safety alerts have been issued amid growing concerns of the dangers posed to children by super strong magnets.
Magnetic toys – a warning to parents

The worrying case of a three-year-old highlights a disturbing trend in serious injuries from children swallowing small, round, coloured magnets from magnetic toys.
Watch out for dangerous toys this Christmas

The number of dangerous toys sold online to unsuspecting families is on the increase - so it’s good to be aware when buying presents this year. Find out how to spot if a toy could be unsafe.
Unsafe toys from online marketplaces

A new report by the British Toy and Hobby Association reveals that well over half of the toys they bought from online marketplaces had serious safety failures #safetoysonline

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.