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Child safety at home

Learn about preventing risks to your child around the home

  1. How to child proof your home
  2. Baby walkers, baby bouncers and baby chairs
  3. Clothes safety

Falls

  1. Preventing falls in babies (0 to 12 months)
  2. Preventing falls in toddlers and children (1 to 5 years old)

Poison

  1. Poison risks to your child
  2. How to safely store household poisons away from your child
  3. Poisoning in children

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