SAFETY & PROGRAM RESOURCES
At Kidsafe Queensland, we offer a range of safety program initiatives and resources to keep your children safe at home, during play and on the road.
Browse our range of resources below for advice on keeping children safe in a range of scenarios.
HOME SAFETY
Are your cleaning products putting your baby at risk?
BC (before children) you might have thought nothing of using oven cleaner or dishwasher tablets. You are ‘cleaning’ not handling indoor pollutants. But the reality is that on a daily basis we use poisons and toxic products and when a baby arrives in...
How to use baby slings and carriers safely
Learning the skills to look after your baby takes time. One of those skills is learning how to transport or carry your baby safely using a baby carrier or sling. The main advantage of these ‘baby-wearing’ devices are...
Dogs and babies – what are the risks and how to introduce them safely
Prior to having a human baby, did you refer to your family dog as your fur baby? Undoubtedly dogs become an integral part of any family unit but even the most loyal family pet can bite and injure a child. Before you bring your baby home,...
How to protect children under 5 from the risk of choking and suffocation
Do you knot your plastic bags when you bring fruit and veg home from the supermarket? After a birthday party, do you pick up all the broken balloons? Do the kids run around the backyard while they eat a bunch of grapes? Common household objects like plastic...
Know the risk of using decorated dummies on your baby
Dummies are part of many parents’ tool kit; especially when it comes to settling newborn babies. However in recent years decorated dummies with small crystals, cords and ribbons have become a fashionable trend. Be aware that if any of the...
What is a safe sleeping space for my newborn baby?
Research shows that where your baby sleeps, particularly in the first 12 months, is extremely important in reducing the risk of fatal sleep accidents. We have put together some simple guidelines so you can establish a safe sleeping space from the...
PLAY SAFETY
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ROAD SAFETY
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