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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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Burns, scalds and hot water safety
Find out what to do if your child has a burn or scald, and read about hot water safety and other ways to help prevent burns and scalds.
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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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Babies and swimming
Find out all you need to know about getting your baby used to water and starting swimming lessons. Learn how to keep them safe around water.
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Summer survival guide
Find out how to keep you and your baby cool and safe during the summer months.
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Water birth
A water birth is when you give birth to your baby under water. Read more about water birth safety, and when a water birth is not recommended.
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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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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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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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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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