Home Accidents and Children

Follow the links below to find information about accidents in the home that involve children.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Safety for children 0-4 years
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Parents have an important role in keeping children safe and helping them to learn new skills, have fun, take risks, and gain confidence in their abilities.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Safety from fire
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Fire is something that we all need to know about. Home fires can cause serious burns and even death, so homes should be as safe as possible from fire.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Home safety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Home can be a dangerous place for young children, and it is where most accidents happen, because it is where they spend most of their time. There are lots of things parents can do to make homes safe for children.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Scalds
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Scalds are burns from hot liquids such as hot water or tea or coffee. They are a common cause of injury to young children.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Child poisoning in the home - prevention
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Child poisonings in the home are rarely intentional, and they usually don't happen because parents or carers are negligent. It's just very hard to watch small children every minute of the day. However there are lots of ways you can reduce risk of a child in your care being poisoned.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Cots
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many parents put their babies and young children into a cot for sleep because this is what is normal in their culture, but there are two main advantages of cots.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Water safety at home
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Every year many young children drown in or around their own homes. Not all of these accidents happen in swimming pools. A small child can drown in quite a small amount of water, in a bucket of water for example.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Stay safe in the kitchen (easy read)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The kitchen is a great place for kids. BUT it can be dangerous. You could get into trouble.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Child safety - reducing injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The risk of injuries to a child in the home can be reduced by simple safety measures. You can make your home safer by installing equipment such as safety barriers and locks, by leaning first aid and constantly supervising children. Drowning, falls, fire, scalds and burns, and poisoning are common causes of injury or death to children in the home.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Burns and scalds - children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Burns and scalds are a high risk for children. Treat all hot things as if they are as dangerous as fire. Most hot water scalds happen to infants and toddlers in the bathroom. It is important to address bathroom and kitchen safety, and have appropriate first aid knowledge.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Safety in the kitchen
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Lots of you have asked about making meals at home. Safety in the kitchen is important.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Baby safety: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide offers an overview of safety around the home for babies aged 3-12 months. Includes information on keeping baby safe inside the house, in the bedroom, in the bathroom and bath, outside and in the car.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Baby furniture - safety tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Baby furniture such as cots, prams, strollers and high chairs can cause injury to babies and toddlers. Safety should be the first consideration when buying new or second-hand baby equipment. Supervision is an essential part of keeping children safe.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Child safety - at home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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 any hazards. Safety products can also help avoid injuries. Choose products that suit your situation, your budget and your child's age.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Poisoning
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Dangerous things are swallowed every day by children, usually when they are at home. Most of the children who swallow poisonous things are under the age of three, when they are too young to know what is safe .
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Swallowed objects
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Young children and babies learn about their world by putting things in their mouths. It is easy for them to swallow things that may be harmful to them.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Preventing falls for babies and toddlers
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Tips for preventing injury from falls for babies, toddlers and young children. Includes information on making homes and play environments safe for children.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Making home safe for kids
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to childproofing your home, including home safety tips, safe baby furniture and equipment, and safety in the kitchen, living areas and bedrooms.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Home alone
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There is no actual law stating the age children can be left at home alone. However the law is clear that parents are responsible for their children's safety and they should not be left in dangerous situations.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Safety and your baby: what to expect
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Practical tips on the main risks to your baby and ways to supervise her and remove risks to keep her safe
Date:   May 2010

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