As your child grows, it can be great to watch them take responsibility for themselves and experience their first taste of freedom. But, it can also be a source of worry.
Here are some of the big risks to be aware of.
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We’ve all been there: You turn your back for a second and suddenly your toddler has something in their mouth. Whilst most of this exploration is healthy and good for development, some dangerous products can cause devastating injuries if swallowed.
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Your kitchen is probably the most dangerous room in your house. And, when you’re rushing to get dinner on the table, it’s not surprising that accidents can happen.
But there are simple things you can do to keep your child safe.
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Young children are more likely to have a bad accident at home than anywhere else. But, once you know what to look out for, it’s easy to keep your child safe.
Please support #ChildSafetyWeek by sharing our safety messages.
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Cold water shock can affect anyone - even strong swimmers, even on hot days.
Cold water shock causes an involuntary gasp and loss of breathing control within seconds - even for strong swimmers.
Learn more: rlss.org.uk/cold-water-shock…
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Blind cords can strangle small children. But many are unaware of the dangers.
So, this Child Safety Week, we’ve made it simple to help families recognise the risks and make their blinds safe.
👉 Get your resources: capt.org.uk/resource-topic/s…@BBSANews#blindsafety
Download our fun colouring and activity sheet and help your children learn about water safety at home. Spot the dangers together and learn how to Splash Safely. 💧
Explore our free resources for families now: rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at…#SplashSafely
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Alongside @UCLPartners we have developed a set of video resources for professionals that set out the key messages that need to be shared with parents to promote safer sleep and to reduce accidents. Please watch and share to your networks! ncmd.info/videos/child-death…
There’s one month to go until Drowning Prevention Week 2026! 🛟
Download the NEW resources and use them to educate your children, customers, and community about the Water Safety Code and water safety.
👉 Get your FREE resources here: rlss.org.uk/forms/dpw-2026-r…
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Take a moment to consider garden water safety this spring. 💧
Small actions can help keep young children and families safe.
Discover how to make your garden safer today: rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at…#SplashSafely
ALT The image is a safety poster from the Royal Life Saving Society titled "Splash Safely at Home." It features a child in yellow boots watering a metal tub with a green watering can. The SAFE acronym is explained: Supervise at all times, After use cover it, Fence it, gate it, or grill it, Empty it, turn it. The message at the bottom reads, "Enjoy Water Safely | Free From Drowning.
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The liquid detergent in washing pods can cause life-changing chemical burns to eyes, skin and throats.
Little ones may mistake them for sweets and bite into them. Or they may think they are a toy and squeeze them so hard they burst.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/washing-pods-and…
Your baby should sleep in the same room as you, day and night, for at least the first six months to help reduce the risk of SIDS. It’s fine to nip to the loo or make a quick cuppa - just keep your baby close and in the same room as much as possible.
For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the positive impact water can have on our mental wellbeing. Time spent in, on, or around water, including swimming and lifesaving sport, can support both physical and emotional health.
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Always put your baby to sleep on their back with their feet to the foot of the cot or Moses basket. Make sure to keep baby’s head and face uncovered and make sure they don’t get too hot. For more information, please visit lullabytrust.org.uk
Give your baby a clear, flat, separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket, in the same room as you both day and night. Never fall asleep with baby on a sofa or chair; this can increase the risk of death by 50%. For more information, please visit lullabytrust.org.uk
A simple barrier can make a big difference. 💙
Gates, fencing, and grills around water features help prevent unsupervised access and can protect young children from harm.
Get expert water safety advice for families:
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ALT A young child stands by a large water feature, touching the water gently. The image features the Royal Life Saving Society logo. Text reads "SPLASH SAFELY at home" and provides water safety tips using the acronym SAFE: Supervise at all times, After use cover it, Fence it, gate it, or grill it, Empty it, turn it. The bottom text reads "Enjoy Water Safely | Free From Drowning.
Our new briefing on child drowning deaths, published in partnership with @RLSSUK, shows that 196 children died by drowning between April 2019 and March 2025. These tragic deaths were preventable. Read the briefing here: ncmd.info/publications/child…