When you have a baby on the way, it can be hard to know how to start preparing your dog to help them cope well with the new arrival.

But our free factsheet has you covered with top tips to get your dog ready: capt.org.uk/dogs-and-child….

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⚠️ Watch out for painkillers left on the bedside table or in a handbag on the floor

⚠️ Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of young children, ideally in a high-up or lockable cupboard

Learn more: capt.org.uk/resources/prev…

They may look cute and cuddly but hug pillows can cause a baby to overheat or suffocate if used for sleeping.

Pillows are not recommended for babies until they are at least 12 months old.

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Cleaning products can cause serious harm if a small child gets hold of them. So, for #ChildSafety Week we’re offering FREE resources to help you get the message out to the families you work with, including Bitrex Taste Tests.

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This money will go a long way to helping children lead active, healthy lives, safe from serious injury.

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We’ve got lots of free resources to help you prepare for Child Safety Week 2024: capt.org.uk/resource-centr…

Plus, we’re working hard on a new display pack to bring your #ChildSafetyWeek displays to life. Sign up to be notified when it’s ready: capt.org.uk/sign-up/

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This week we’re supporting National Fire Chiefs Council and encouraging everyone to #BeWaterAware .

Learn more ways to keep children safe in and around water: capt.org.uk/drowning/

It's #NationalTeaDay and the perfect excuse to grab a hot cuppa. But did you know that 30 babies and toddlers go to hospital every day with a hot drink burn?

Please be mindful where you place hot drinks.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/

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Child Safety Week (Monday 3 to Sunday 9 June) is fast approaching.

Fresh on the website you'll find: a parent pack, poster, supporter logo, social media pack and information pack.

Get your free resources: capt.org.uk/resource-centr…

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Older children’s toys have a habit of getting everywhere and can be especially appealing to curious little ones. Having designated spaces or times where these toys can be played with may help keep your older child happy and your smaller child safe.

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Child Safety Week 2024 runs from Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th June, with the theme Safety. Sorted!

And now your free Child Safety Week resources have arrived so you can get your planning sorted!

Get your free resources: capt.org.uk/resource-centr…

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The Light Up Unicorn Wand pictured was recalled due to easy access button batteries.

Learn more: gov.uk/product-safety…

Button batteries can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one. Please #BeBatteryAware : capt.org.uk/button-battery…

While we don’t expect our own dog to bite, it’s important to remember any dog can bite if they feel they have no other option.

Download our free resources to discover more top tips to keep children and dogs safe and happy together: capt.org.uk/dogs-and-child…

Young babies naturally grasp things and pull them to their mouths but aren’t able to pull them away again. That’s why they can suffocate on nappy bags.

⚠️Store nappy bags out of reach of babies
⚠️Never store them under the cot mattress or buggy

More: capt.org.uk/resources/brea…

Babies don’t have to fall far to suffer a serious head injury. Their heads are much heavier than their bodies, which makes them top-heavy. And when they land, their head takes much of the impact.

Download our fact sheet for top tips on preventing falls: capt.org.uk/resources/free…

If mini eggs (of any brand) are among your Easter haul this weekend please remember that these pose a serious choking hazard to small children. They are the perfect size to block a child's airway.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/choking-preven…

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Exploring your local area this Easter holiday?

Whether you’re walking, cycling or scooting, it’s a great opportunity to practice the Green Cross Code with your children and your good habits crossing the road safely can become theirs.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/csw-road-safet…

While we don’t expect our own dog to bite, it’s important to remember any dog can if they feel they have no other option. That’s why we’ve created free resources with bite-sized tips to keep your dog and children safe and happy together.

Download yours: capt.org.uk/dogs-and-child…

If you think you’ve bought something unsafe for your baby, please report it so action can be taken to protect other families.

Visit capt.org.uk/watch-out-for-… to see the sorts of dangerous products you can come across when shopping online and why they’re dangerous.

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As the weather starts to get warmer it will be great to open windows and balcony doors and let the fresh air in. But toddlers and young children can and, too often, do fall out of windows or from balconies and suffer serious injuries.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/falls-from-ope…