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Home Safety for Under 5s

Advice on how to keep your home safe for children under 5 years old. 


Keeping Your Home Safe

Unintentional injuries in and around the home are a leading cause of preventable death, illness and hospital admissions for children under 5 years old. Choking, strangulation, falls, burns and poisoning are all common causes of preventable accidents to children under 5. The information below provides parents with safety advice to reduce the risk of accidents in the home. If you would like further home safety advice you can contact our Home Safety Officer on 02890340160 or by clicking the link below. 

Home Safety Offer
 
Keeping Your Home Safe

Safety Advice

  • Magnet Safety
  • Blind Cord Safety
  • Burns Safety Advice
  • Choking
  • Poisoning
  • Preventing Falls
  • Useful Links
  • Pets