Child safety - playground equipment
Children using playground equipment are most often injured by falls. You can reduce the risk by always supervising your child, limiting their play to age-appropriate equipment and teaching them to use the equipment sensibly. Play is an important ... [... more]
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Child safety - reducing injuries
The risk of injuries to a child in the home can be reduced by simple safety measures. Never hesitate to call an ambulance if your child is injured. Throughout Australia, the emergency number to ring is triple zero ( Drowning is the leading cause ... [... more]
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Child safety - at home
The home is the most common place for young children to be injured. Try to make the home environment as safe as possible by removing the hazard. Safety products can also help avoid injury. Choose products that suit your situation, your budget and ... [... more]
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Child safety - hot weather
Hot weather can be dangerous for babies and young children. They can quickly lose body fluids through perspiration which leads to dehydration. Children need to drink regularly, wear light clothing and be kept cool. Never leave a baby or child in ... [... more]
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Child safety - children and animals
Children should be supervised near animals and taught how to play safely with pets. Any type of dog can bite a child, and cats and birds also pose a risk. Protect your child against snake bite and insect bites or stings, especially if the child ... [... more]
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Child safety - bikes
Bike safety is important for people of all ages. Keeping your child safe while cycling involves teaching them riding skills, and giving them the right equipment including a helmet. Teach a child how to use their bike and safety equipment properly ... [... more]
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Child safety in the car
Most people use their cars every day so it is important to always be aware of keeping children safe in the car. By law, children must be restrained at all times when travelling in a car in Australia. You can teach your children to act safely ... [... more]
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Child safety - children and road safety
Road crashes are the biggest killer of school age children. Young children do not have the skills and abilities needed to be safe in traffic on their own. Teach children to be safe in the car and as a pedestrian on or near the road. Young ... [... more]
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