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Avoiding common dangers

Advice to keep your kids safe from common dangers.

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Is sunscreen safe for young babies? We ask the experts whether it's OK to use sunscreen on infants under six months.

Risky second-hand products for kids Some bargains for baby (or you) just aren't worth it.

ACCC launches a safety Code for button batteries Retailers urged to adopt safer practices to prevent child injuries and deaths.

Product safety laws unleash unsafe furniture 29 June 2016 | Child deaths have prompted an Ikea recall in North America, but not in Australia.

Keeping kids safe around driveways How to protect kids from reversing cars.

Toppling television danger Hospitals are reporting a significant number of injuries resulting from televisions falling onto children.

Upright stove danger – tipping hazard Upright stoves that aren't securely anchored to a wall can cause serious injury if they tip forward.

Dishwasher and laundry detergent danger How to keep your child safe from detergent poisoning.

The hidden dangers of button batteries Button batteries can injure and kill small children, so why are they so accessible?

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The child safety team

Our child safety experts, as well as having a great deal of knowledge and experience in their field, have the added advantage of knowing how babies and young children think – or at the very least how they're likely to behave. This helps them help you keep your family as safe as possible at all times.