Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity

The UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people injured, disabled and killed in accidents. #ChildSafetyWeek

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Whether it’s highlighting safety risks in the home, advising simple changes that can make a big difference, or explaining the links between accidents and child development, the guidance you give families can have a lasting impact on a child’s life.

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Babies and young children explore the world around them by putting things in their mouths. Whilst this exploration is a natural part of their development, some products can cause devastating injuries.

Please keep harmful products out of reach of little ones.

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These Squeezy Dumplings toys are being recalled due to a serious chemical risk.

Testing found that the outer layer contains excessive levels of benzene.

If you have this product, stop using it and keep it out of the reach of children.

Learn more: https://t.co/lC4Gycxoi7

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Asking teens and tweens to put their phones away can feel like a losing battle. But devices can be a major distraction when it comes to crossing the road.

For more tips on helping your child walk to and from school safely visit: https://t.co/rLYAglhidJ

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A BBQ and the ground underneath it can stay hot enough to cause a serious burn for a long time after it’s been used.

So, stay alert and keep children well away from the cooking area until it’s completely cooled.

More tips: https://t.co/6j7mktHIwy

#BeBurnsAware #ChildSafety

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Our Home Safety for the Under 5s training is designed to help you:
•Make every contact with families count
•Deliver clear, evidence-based advice
•Support those most at risk

Learn more and book your place: https://t.co/dhdGhKzQAN

#EarlyYears #FamilySupport

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Whether you’re jetting off abroad, staying in a caravan or camping in a field, your holiday should be a joyful time for all the family.

So, here are some top tips to make sure your holiday is remembered for all the right reasons: https://t.co/A2Ffdq757r

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Warmer weather brings a heightened risk of drowning. So, as we head into the summer months, we’ve pulled together our top tips for water safety.

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#DrowningPrevention #SummerSafety #WaterSafety

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The decluttering trend encourages us to decant our cleaning products into jars and other prettier dispensers. But this can put your child at risk.

Please keep products in their original containers and out of reach of curious little hands.

Learn more: https://t.co/vm7QApudOg

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It was great to see so many schools using Backseat Boss in Child Safety Week. Here’s what they told us.

Could your school benefit too?

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#SaferDriving #RoadSafety #ChildSafety

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It’s safest if your dog is happy around your new baby.

For more top tips on preparing your dog for your new baby download our free fact sheet: https://t.co/UG8w1sPv7c

#ChildSafety #DogSafety #DogsAndChildren #UKParents

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In the summer months it’s great to open balcony doors and let the fresh air in. But young children can fall from balconies and suffer serious injuries.

That’s why it’s so important to stay with young children if the balcony door is open and keep the doors locked when not in use.

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Whilst the warm weather brings lots of opportunities for fun in the sun there are also additional hazards for our little people.

👉Check out our top tips to keep children safe: https://t.co/6j7mktHIwy

#ChildSafety #SummerSafety

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As #DrowningPreventionWeek continues this is our reminder that babies and small children are most likely to drown at home in the bath or in the garden.

That's why our key message is to keep them in arm’s reach in water.

Learn more: https://t.co/WcxmcsmGZt

#WaterSafety

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An urgent safety alert was issued for baby self-feeding pillows in 2022. But you can still buy them online. Please avoid using anything that encourages you to leave your baby alone to feed with a propped-up bottle.

Learn more: https://t.co/7FAUSwe4RB

#ChildSafety #BabySafety

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With rising temperatures, older children may be tempted to cool off in open water like rivers, lakes or reservoirs. But even on a very hot day, open water in the UK can still be dangerously cold.

More tips: https://t.co/RVzr70OsMO

#ColdWaterShock #DrowningPreventionWeek

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It’s National Picnic Week and what a perfect excuse to take your lunch outside. In all the excitement, children may want to explore but it’s important to encourage them to sit down when eating to reduce the risk of choking.

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You might think you don’t have button batteries at home… but are you sure?

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#BeBatteryAware #ChildSafety #ButtonBatteryAwarenessDay #SmallHazardsBigHarm

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Home remedies such as turmeric, toothpaste, eggs or ice are still commonly used to treat burns. But these can actually do more harm than good.

Download our free fact sheet to learn more about preventing and treating burn injuries: https://t.co/UYqo8eO6JD

#BeBurnsAware

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✓ Buy from trusted retailers if you can – fakes may not meet our safety standards
✓ Check for proper labelling – missing safety information is a sign it’s fake
✓ If the toy is damaged, leaking or smells unusual, stop using it

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