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Accidents in the home cause a large percentage of childrens' deaths between the ages of one and four. Most of these incidents are avoidable so do take the time and care to minimize the chances of anything happing in your home. Most accidents are caused by a chain of evens rather than a single occurrence, for example when someone is ill or tired, or when something unusual is happening.

  • Room-by-room safety

    Room-by-room safety

    Ensuring safety in all the rooms of your home is essential as many household items are potentially dangerous, particularly for exploring babies and toddlers. All children are naturally adventurous and inquisitive, and it is all too easy to underestimate the dangers your child may face in your...
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  • Bathroom safety

    Safety in the bathroom

    Bathroom safety is taking care that baby doesn't slip nor is left alone around water and ensuring that cleaning products are kept well out of reach.
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  • Bedroom safety

    Safety in children's bedrooms

    We don't always realise that bedrooms can also be areas of danger for baby but taking a few basic safety precautions should reduce any major possible risks.
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  • Garden safety

    Safety in the garden

    Garden safety is important, with regard to gates and access security and any areas where water is stored such as pools, tanks or ponds.
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  • Kitchen safety

    Safety in the kitchen

    The kitchen is an area fraught with danger and you need to be vigilant with safety precautions and supervision of baby when he is nearby.
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  • Living area safety

    Safety in the living areas

    Living areas such as lounge rooms with fireplaces and areas with open stairways should be supervised and protected for baby's safety.
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  • Safety out and about

    Safety out and about

    Your child will enjoy playing out of doors - she'll be able to run around freely, get dirty, and explore a different environment. The main danger associated with playing outside is that she may run out of the playground and into the road. You can prevent this by making sure that your child...
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