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Cot safety

Learn about what to look out for when buying a cot for your baby and how to set it up.

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Baby safety

All parents want to keep their baby safe. Find out the essentials like keeping your baby safe in your home, around water, out in the sun and when out and about in the car.

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Your child's safety

Your child's safety is in your hands from buying cots, prams, strollers, car seat, toys and nightclothes to hot water safety and child-resistant packaging.

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Car and road safety for babies and children

Babies and children need to use car seats or seatbelts that are properly fitted and suited to their age and size when travelling in a car.

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Medicine and poisons safety in the home

Learn how to make your home a safer place for children by reducing the risk of poisoning and what do if your child swallows a poison.

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Water safety for babies and children

Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.

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Children's nightclothes and safety

Children's nightclothes are now required to have a fire hazard label to help you make safer choices for your children when buying pajamas (pjs).

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Car travel with babies and children

Long car journeys with a baby or toddler are challenging. Safety preparation, when to travel, breaks, and packing tips help create a comfortable trip.

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Food preparation and safety

Food poisoning can be avoided by correct food preparation and safety in the kitchen. Learn more about food storage, preparation, and cooking.

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Guide to prams and strollers

It is important to use prams and strollers that meet Australian safety standards. Learn about types of prams, and safety tips for using them.

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