By sharing our safety messages and free downloadable resources, you can help save children from preventable death and serious injury. #ChildSafetyWeek
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Child Safety Week starts today! Please encourage everyone to keep #SafetyInMind by sharing our safety messages on social and the free resources on our website.
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Why are grapes so dangerous? Find out here: capt.org.uk/why-are-grapes-s…
That’s why grapes and other round foods should be chopped in half lengthways and ideally in quarters before being given to children.
Visit our choking hub to learn more about common choking hazards and what you should do in an emergency: capt.org.uk/choking-preventi…
#ChildSafety
ALT Grapes cut in different ways, highlighting that grapes should be chopped in half lengthways and ideally in quarters before being given to children.
Old hot water bottles can break and cause serious burns. Do you know how old yours is?
This symbol, found on hot water bottles, indicates how old it is. The number is the year it was made, the flower segments represent months and the dots show the number of weeks. So this was one made in April 2021.
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#BeBurnsAware
ALT Hot water bottle with flower symbol showing a 21 in the middle. Text reads: Do you know what this symbol means?
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More than six children are killed or seriously injured on roads every day in the UK. That’s why we’re supporting #RoadSafetyWeek.
Knowing how best to teach your child to stay safe around roads can be hard. But there’s a lot you can do as a parent or carer to support them.
ALT Every time you cross the road, remember the Green Cross Code. Think, Stop, Look and Listen, Wait, Look and Listen again.
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Sparklers can burn as hot as 1600°C. That’s 16 times hotter than a kettle. So, always treat them with caution.
For more firework safety tips visit: capt.org.uk/firework-safety
#BonfireNight2022 #ChildSafety #Fireworks2022 #UKFamilies
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A sparkler!
They can burn as hot as 1600°C. That’s 16 times hotter than boiling water.
So, always treat them with caution.
For more firework safety tips visit: capt.org.uk/tips-for-firewor…
#BonfireNight2022 #ChildSafety #Fireworks2022 #UKFamilies
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These Primark Character Wooden Plates have been recalled after being found to contain unsafe levels of lead and formaldehyde which can be dangerous if swallowed.
Please stop using immediately and return for a full refund.
Learn more: ow.ly/WVNK50L5xgG
Our first email newsletter for parents and carers goes out tonight. It includes our top safety tips for families this October.
If this sounds like something you’d find useful please sign up here: ow.ly/8pPV50L2USz
#ChildSafety #UKParents
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Have you got your child's Halloween costume yet? Keep this in mind when making your purchase this year.
#Halloween2022 #ChildSafety #HalloweenCostumes
Don’t get tricked into buying an unsafe costume this Halloween.
For more top tips on how to #ScareSafely visit: ow.ly/XAR350KWW8r
#Halloween2022 #ChildSafety #HalloweenCostumes
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The size and shape of grapes means they can completely plug a child’s airway. And the tight seal produced by the grape’s smooth surface makes them difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/why-are-grapes-s…
#ChildSafety #ChildHealth
ALT Illustration of child eating grapes with text overlay which reads: "Why are grapes so dangerous?"
Do you have a stair pile too? #ChildSafety
Do you leave stuff on the stairs in the hopes you’ll remember to take it up later?
It’s something lots of us are guilty of. But, not only could this cause a serious fall, if there is a fire in your home it could slow down your escape too.
So, try and keep your stairs clear.
ALT Image of childrens items piled on the stairs with text overlay: Are your stairs free from clutter?
Happy #NationalToastedMarshmallowDay! When you're toasting marshmallows remember these top tips:
Toasted marshmallows are the perfect campfire treat. But, hot marshmallows are very sticky and can result in burns to the mouth, face and hands. So, it’s important to #BeBurnsAware when enjoying them. For s’more top tips follow us and @CBTofficial #NationalToastedMarshmallowDay
ALT Do you enjoy toasting marshmallows? 1. Use long sticks to avoid burns to fingers 2. Keep loose clothing and long hair tied back 3. Keep a close eye on little ones 4. Don’t add accelerant 5. Keep a bucket of clean water ready nearby 6. If a burn occurs, remove the sticky marshmallow as quickly as possible, and cool the area with cool running water for 20 mins.
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This plate, on sale in Primark since 13th January, has been recalled after being found to contain unsafe levels of lead and formaldehyde.
Please stop using it immediately and return to Primark for a full refund.
Learn more: gov.uk/product-safety-alerts…
#ProductRecall #ChildSafety
ALT Winnie The Pooh Shaped Plate
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You and your family are eight times more likely to die in a fire if you don’t have a working smoke alarm. So, take a second to test your smoke alarm and then share this to remind your friends to test theirs too.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/csw-factsheets/
#FireKills #ChildSafety
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Our little ones often take us by surprise. Whilst left in a highchair they might try to reach something, lean over the side and topple out or push themselves up and try to climb out.
So, get into the habit of using the straps on the highchair every time you use it.
#ChildSafety
This thread has some tips to help keep your child safe on their journey to school. #ChildSafety #BackToSchool #RoadSafety
Perhaps this year will be the first your child is walking to school alone. Or maybe your child is changing school and they have a new route to learn. This thread has some tips to help your child with the transition and keep them safe on their journey.
#ChildSafety #BackToSchool
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If you’re heading to the beach with your family this summer remember to follow these water safety tips so that your trip is remembered for all the right reasons.
#WaterSafety #ChildSafety #BeBeachSafe
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In recent weeks we have been alerted to three stories of children who received horrific burns from hot drinks whilst visiting cafés. And sadly, these are not isolated incidents.
For more information on preventing burns visit: capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/
#BeBurnsAware #ChildSafety
Look how easy it is to access that button battery. Have you checked your small remote controls and moved them out of reach?
#BeBatteryAware #ButtonBatteryAwareness #ChildSafety
Did you know that many of these small remotes contain easily accessible button batteries which can badly harm or kill a child if swallowed? Please keep them out of reach.
Learn more: capt.org.uk/button-battery-s…
#BeBatteryAware #ButtonBatteryAwareness #ChildSafety
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When travelling with young children it’s always worth taking a quick look for any potential dangers in your accommodation when you arrive.
This thread contains a few simple checks and precautions to remember so you can relax and enjoy your holiday.
#childsafety #SummerSafety
As we’ve sadly seen in recent weeks, anyone can drown - even strong swimmers. They may over-estimate how strong a swimmer they are or under-estimate risks in the sea or open water.
For water safety tips visit: capt.org.uk/drowning/
#WorldDrowningPreventionDay #DoOneThing
Today is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay and we’re joining @WHO in urging everyone to #DoOneThing to prevent drowning.
For water safety tips for children visit: capt.org.uk/drowning/
#ChildSafety #DrowningPrevention