Baby safety

Avoid unsafe foods like expired, mouldy, or contaminated items. Watch for symptoms and seek medical help if needed.

Allergens found around your home include dust and pollen. Help your child with their allergies by learning about symptoms, prevention and treatment.

Find out all you need to know about getting your baby used to water and starting swimming lessons. Learn how to keep them safe around water.

Baby walkers and exercise jumpers can delay walking development and are dangerous. They are not recommended by the Australian Government and experts.

Babies and children need to use car seats or seatbelts that are properly fitted and suited to their age and size when travelling in a car.

Babies and children have small airways that can be easily blocked. Some foods and common household objects can cause choking and suffocation.

Toys play an important role in your child's development. Find out more about safety standards for chidren’s toys including size, weight and materials.

It's important to learn first aid for kids if you are a parent or carer. Find out more about first aid techniques and how to get first aid training.

Food poisoning can be avoided by correct food preparation and safety in the kitchen. Learn more about food storage, preparation, and cooking.

Babies can move fast! Once they learn to crawl, this puts them at risk of falling. Use this guide to learn how to keep them safe.

Hand washing is also one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection by the accumulation of germs on your hands.

Learn how to make your home a safer place for children by reducing the risk of poisoning and what do if your child swallows a poison.

Passive smoke and vapour can damage your health if you breathe it in, especially for babies, children and pregnant women. Learn about the risks.

Bushfire smoke contains toxic gases and airborne particles which can be harmful to your health. Learn how to stay safe during bushfire season.

Read about hot water safety and other ways to help prevent burns and scalds in the home. Taking simple steps can make your home safer for children.

Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in babies and young children. Learn how to prevent falls and what to do if your child does have a fall.

It’s important to protect your child from lead poisoning which can cause serious health problems. Learn more about the symptoms of lead exposure here.

If your child is not breathing normally or their heart has stopped, knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) could save their life.

Find out how to keep you and your baby cool and safe during the summer months.

Babies and kids can easily get sunburnt, even if it's cool or overcast. Read on to learn how to protect your child from heat, dehydration and sunburn.

Find out what to do if your child swallows an object, what to look out for and when to see your doctor.

If your child has a burn or scald, find out what to do and how to give the right first aid. Quick and calm action can help reduce pain and prevent further injury.

Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (two inches) of water. Drowning is silent so you won’t necessarily hear any noise or struggle.