Safety in the Kitchen

• Cook with saucepan handles turned inwards and use the back rings whenever possible.
• Use short or coiled flex for kettles to keep them out of reach.
• Always put the iron away after use and never leave the flex dangling.
• Ensure knives, glasses and sharp items are kept in drawers or cupboards with child-proof catches.
• Keep all household cleaners in a child-proof cupboard, preferably high up.
• Always use a safety harness in a highchair, children can stand and fall in seconds.

Lounge Safety

• Always use a proper child safety fireguard to keep children away from the fire.
• Keep all portable heaters well guarded somewhere where they cannot be knocked over.
• Keep hot drinks out of reach, a cup of tea can cause a nasty scald.
• Use socket covers on sockets not in use, to prevent electric shocks.
• Keep low furniture out of the centre of the room, to prevent knocks and bumps.
• Replace low level glass in doors, windows and furniture with safety glass if possible, or cover it with safety film.

Safety on the Stairs

• Always use a stair gate at the top and bottom of the stairs to prevent a nasty fall.
• Board up horizontal banisters, a toddler can climb up and fall over.
• Teach children to put toys away, being tidy will reduce the risk of falls.
• Keep the front door locked to prevent a toddler disappearing.

Tips on Nursery Safety

• Don't put chairs or tables underneath windows, children may climb up and fall out.
• Do not give babies pillows, they may suffocate.
• Check toys to ensure they have no small or broken pieces which can choke a baby.
• Don't give a baby a toy intended for an older child, it may have dangerous small pieces.
• Remove potential footholds, like bumpers and toys from cots, a child can climb out and fall.

Safety Tips in the Bathroom

• Never leave a baby alone in the bath, babies can drown in only a few inches of water in seconds.
• If you must leave the bathroom quickly, take the baby with you.
• Run cold water before hot in the bath to avoid scalding.
• Keep the nappy bucket closed and out of reach to avoid the risks of infection and drowning.
• Keep medicines and pills locked away in the cupboard, preferably high up.