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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

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It’s great to open windows to let the fresh air in. But please remember that a small child’s head is heavy compared to their body. That makes them top heavy, so they can easily fall out. Plus, they have no real understanding of danger. Learn more: capt.org.uk/falls-from-ope…

It’s great to open windows to let the fresh air in. But please remember that a small child’s head is heavy compared to their body. That makes them top heavy, so they can easily fall out. Plus, they have no real understanding of danger. 

Learn more: capt.org.uk/falls-from-ope…
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The lithium-ion batteries e-scooters, e-bikes and hoverboards are powered by can start fires that spread quickly and are difficult to put out. That’s why we’re urging you to SHOP SMART and CHARGE SAFELY to reduce the risk of fire. Learn more: capt.org.uk/e-bikes-and-e-…

The lithium-ion batteries e-scooters, e-bikes and hoverboards are powered by can start fires that spread quickly and are difficult to put out.

That’s why we’re urging you to SHOP SMART and CHARGE SAFELY to reduce the risk of fire.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/e-bikes-and-e-…
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Did you know dog bites to children are most likely to happen at home, with a familiar dog? Luckily most bites are preventable and close supervision is key. Discover more top tips to keep children and dogs safe and happy together: capt.org.uk/dogs-and-child… #ChildSafety

Did you know dog bites to children are most likely to happen at home, with a familiar dog? Luckily most bites are preventable and close supervision is key.

Discover more top tips to keep children and dogs safe and happy together: capt.org.uk/dogs-and-child…

#ChildSafety
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Just like grapes, hot dog sausages are the perfect size and shape to completely block a small child’s airway. And, due to their texture they can be difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques. Learn more: capt.org.uk/choking-preven…

Just like grapes, hot dog sausages are the perfect size and shape to completely block a small child’s airway. And, due to their texture they can be difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/choking-preven…
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In 2022, an urgent safety alert was issued for baby self-feeding pillows. Yet, these dangerous products are still available to buy online. This category of product will always be dangerous due to their design and intended use. Learn more: capt.org.uk/urgent-safety-…

In 2022, an urgent safety alert was issued for baby self-feeding pillows. Yet, these dangerous products are still available to buy online. This category of product will always be dangerous due to their design and intended use.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/urgent-safety-…
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When you’re tired and distracted, taking a moment longer to wind the blind cord round the hook may feel irrelevant. But a hanging blind cord in a house with a small child is a strangulation risk and can have a devastating outcome. Learn how to stay safe: capt.org.uk/blind-cords/

When you’re tired and distracted, taking a moment longer to wind the blind cord round the hook may feel irrelevant. But a hanging blind cord in a house with a small child is a strangulation risk and can have a devastating outcome. 

Learn how to stay safe: capt.org.uk/blind-cords/
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BBQ season is here and we can’t wait to enjoy eating outside again. Just remember 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. Learn more: capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/ #ChildSafety #BeBurnsAware

BBQ season is here and we can’t wait to enjoy eating outside again. Just remember 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.

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

#ChildSafety #BeBurnsAware
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Little ones might try to get things that are out of their reach, lean over the side or push themselves up and try to climb out. And, as they are top-heavy, they can topple easily and suffer a serious head injury or broken bones. Learn more: capt.org.uk/resources/free…

Little ones might try to get things that are out of their reach, lean over the side or push themselves up and try to climb out. And, as they are top-heavy, they can topple easily and suffer a serious head injury or broken bones.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/resources/free…
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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: capt.org.uk/washing-pods-a… #ChildSafety

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: capt.org.uk/washing-pods-a…

#ChildSafety
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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. That’s the same chemical used to unblock drains! This can lead to life-changing internal injuries and death. Learn more: capt.org.uk/button-battery…

If a button battery is swallowed and gets stuck in the food pipe, energy from the battery reacts with saliva to create caustic soda. That’s the same chemical used to unblock drains!

This can lead to life-changing internal injuries and death.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/button-battery…
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If your child has a burn remember COOL, CALL, COVER COOL the burn for 20 minutes under cool running water CALL for help for any burn bigger than a 50p coin COVER the burn loosely with cling film or a clean, non-fluffy dressing or cloth Learn more: capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/

If your child has a burn remember COOL, CALL, COVER

COOL the burn for 20 minutes under cool running water
CALL for help for any burn bigger than a 50p coin
COVER the burn loosely with cling film or a clean, non-fluffy dressing or cloth

Learn more: capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/
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As the weather starts to get warmer, lots of families will be spending time in the garden. But when you have little ones it’s important to keep water safety in mind. Learn more: capt.org.uk/resources/watc… #ChildSafety #WaterSafety

As the weather starts to get warmer, lots of families will be spending time in the garden. But when you have little ones it’s important to keep water safety in mind.

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

#ChildSafety #WaterSafety
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Our scientists have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of toys which contain magnets. It follows our latest study which shows that hundreds of children have been hospitalised after swallowing them. Read more here👉southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/05/c… Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity NIHR Southampton BRC

Our scientists have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of toys which contain magnets.

It follows our latest study which shows that hundreds of children have been hospitalised after swallowing them.

Read more here👉southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/05/c…

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Lights. Camera. Action 👨‍⚕️🎥 Nigel Hall from University of Southampton and Southampton Children's Hospital has been speaking to ITV News today about the dangers of magnetic toys. Do you know that 300 youngsters were hospitalised last year after ingesting magnets? Learn more 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/doctors-w…

Lights. Camera. Action 👨‍⚕️🎥

<a href="/nigel_j_hall/">Nigel Hall</a> from <a href="/unisouthampton/">University of Southampton</a> and <a href="/SotonChildHosp/">Southampton Children's Hospital</a> has been speaking to <a href="/itvnews/">ITV News</a> today about the dangers of magnetic toys.

Do you know that 300 youngsters were hospitalised last year after ingesting magnets?

Learn more 👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/doctors-w…
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Two-year-old Rebecca McCarthy was left fighting for her life after she swallowed 14 brightly coloured tiny magnetic balls. Learn more: capt.org.uk/toddler-left-f… #ChildSafety #ChildHealth

Two-year-old Rebecca McCarthy was left fighting for her life after she swallowed 14 brightly coloured tiny magnetic balls.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/toddler-left-f… 

#ChildSafety #ChildHealth
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If you’ve got young children at home, it’s important to remember that small children are curious and want to see what’s happening outside but have no real understanding of danger. So they can easily fall from open windows. Learn more: capt.org.uk/resources/free…

If you’ve got young children at home, it’s important to remember that small children are curious and want to see what’s happening outside but have no real understanding of danger.

So they can easily fall from open windows.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/resources/free…
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Whether you walk, cycle or scoot, it’s a fab activity that doesn’t have to cost a thing. Plus, you can use this time to teach your children about road safety too. On our website you'll find road safety tips, plus, some great activity sheets for children: capt.org.uk/csw-road-safet…

Whether you walk, cycle or scoot, it’s a fab activity that doesn’t have to cost a thing. Plus, you can use this time to teach your children about road safety too.

On our website you'll find road safety tips, plus, some great activity sheets for children: capt.org.uk/csw-road-safet…
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In memory of Harper-Lee Fanthorpe, mum Stacy is warning others to check their homes for button batteries and keep them out of reach of children. Learn more: capt.org.uk/button-battery… #BeBatteryAware #ChildSafety

In memory of Harper-Lee Fanthorpe, mum Stacy is warning others to check their homes for button batteries and keep them out of reach of children.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/button-battery…

#BeBatteryAware #ChildSafety
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Since her daughter’s death, Stacy has campaigned with us to increase awareness about the risks and improve button battery safety standards so that other families don’t have to experience the anguish that Stacy’s did. Learn more: capt.org.uk/harper-lee-leg…