Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity
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The UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people injured, disabled and killed in accidents. #ChildSafetyWeek
London, UK
Joined July 2011
It’s scary to think that something you might buy for your baby could harm, or potentially even kill them. So, here we explain some of the big risks to your baby’s safety and the simple things you can do to keep them safe. #ChildSafety #BabySafety
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Babies naturally grasp things and pull them to their mouths, but then find it difficult to let go. As nappy sacks are flimsy, they can easily cling to a baby’s face as they breathe in and can tragically result in suffocation or choking. Learn more:
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In the last four years one child a month drowned at home, usually in the bath That’s why we’ve created new resources for you to download, print and display to help families stay safe at bath time. 👉 Free resources: 👉 Tips:
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Modern products are power-hungry. And a ‘flat’ battery that is no longer up to the task of powering your device can still hold a charge powerful enough to burn a small child’s food pipe, if they swallow one and it gets stuck. Learn more: #BeBatteryAware
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While bath seats are great for supporting your baby in the bath, they’re NOT safety aids. Babies have drowned in bath seats when parents mistakenly believed it was safe to step out of the room for a moment. Learn more: #ChildSafety
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Do you want to protect your family, friends and loved ones from unsafe products? Product safety expert Geraldine Cosh is running 15 FREE product safety webinars in February and March. Learn more and sign up here: #ChildSafety #ProductSafety
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It’s horrible to think about, but a button battery can burn through a child’s food pipe without any obvious immediate signs. Learn more about the symptoms and what to do in an emergency: #BeBatteryAware #ChildSafety
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On average, there were three fires involving white goods every single day in England last year. Only running appliances when you're at home and alert means you can react quickly if something isn’t right. Learn more: #ESFW25 @ElecSafetyFirst
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The liquid detergent in washing pods and capsules is up to five times more concentrated than powder and can cause life-changing chemical burns to eyes, skin and throats. Learn more: #ChildSafety
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It’s hard to believe it’s so easy to buy baby things that could badly hurt or even kill your baby. But it’s true. So, please be sure to ask these three questions when buying baby products online. Learn more: #ChildSafety
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Sadly, one child a month drowns at home. Usually in the bath. You can stop this happening by staying with your baby or young child all the time they’re in the bath. For more bath time safety tips visit: #ChildSafety
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Want to join our team? We’re looking for additional freelancers to extend our pool of trainers. Learn more: #CharityJobs #Hiring
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It’s scary to think that something you might buy for your baby could harm, or potentially even kill them. But some cheap baby toys from online marketplaces, markets or small discount stores can be deadly. Learn more: #ChildSafety #BabySafety
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RT @mcrhealthysch: It was great to be able to speak to so many parents and carers about button battery safety at Ashbury Meadow Primary thi…
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On Thursday 6 February, the Local Government Association is hosting a free lunchtime webinar showcasing an effective and cost-effective child home safety programme. Find out more and register here:
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If a button battery is swallowed and gets stuck in the food pipe, energy from the battery reacts with saliva to create caustic soda. This can burn through the food pipe, to the main artery and lead to life-changing internal injuries and death. Learn more:
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While washing pods and capsules can make doing the laundry much easier, they can do serious damage to children’s insides, skin and eyes if they burst them or bite into them. Learn more: #ChildSafety
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Your baby’s age and stage of development makes them more vulnerable to dangerous products. So, what might be less risky for older children is a much bigger risk to babies. Learn more: #ChildSafety #BabySafety
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How are your New Year’s Resolutions going? Ours are so simple that even the busiest of parents can keep them. They’re easy to adopt and could save a child’s life. That’s a win-win. More info: #ChildSafety #BeBatteryAware
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The recent recall of a popular Pikachu Night Light (pictured) is a timely reminder to check button battery compartments on all products are secured before giving them to a child. Learn more about the dangers: #BeBatteryAware
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As you prepare for your new arrival, the shopping list can be overwhelming. But, please watch out for dangerous baby products, particularly when using online marketplaces. Take a look at these 10 baby products that could pose a serious safety risk:
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