Most childhood injuries — burns, falls, poisoning, choking — happen at home, in short moments of distraction. Prevention is not a complicated checklist; it is small habits arranged once that protect every day.
In short — what to do
- Turn pot handles inward and use the back burners when you can.
- Keep hot drinks away from table edges — and hanging tablecloths get pulled by little hands.
- Store knives and sharp tools in a locked or high drawer.
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The full details
In the kitchen
- Turn pot handles inward and use the back burners when you can.
- Keep hot drinks away from table edges — and hanging tablecloths get pulled by little hands.
- Store knives and sharp tools in a locked or high drawer.
Poisons and medicines
- Cleaners, pesticides and medicines: in a locked high cabinet, always in their original containers — never pour a cleaner into a water bottle.
- Button batteries: tape device battery covers shut and store spares in a locked box.
Falls and choking
- Safety gates at stairs; anchor cabinets and the TV to the wall.
- No chairs or anything climbable near windows and balconies.
- Cut round foods (grapes, hot dogs) lengthwise and small; keep nuts and hard sweets away from under-fours.
- Sweep small toys, coins and buttons off the floor — anything that fits through an empty kitchen-roll tube, a child can swallow.
Electricity and water
- Outlet safety covers, and replace any damaged cord immediately.
- Never leave a child alone in the bath — not even "seconds to answer the door".
One habit that covers everything
Pin the emergency numbers on the fridge and teach your child when and how to call an ambulance — a trained child's call has saved real lives.
This content is for general health education only and is not medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, call 998.