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Don’t play with fire
Fires of all sorts pose one of
the greatest risks to children
so never leave matches and
lighters in easy sight and reach
and fix a fireguard in front of
any open fireplaces.
To avoid accidental fires,
ensure cigarettes are
completely extinguished and
fix at least one smoke alarm
and check it regularly. For
extra safety, decide on an
appropriate escape route in
case of fire.
Watch out for rock
and roll
Newborns learn to roll very
quickly so never leave a baby
alone on a bed – even if they
are in the middle of it and
far away from the edges –
as they can roll off and risk
concussion, or worse, from
the fall to the floor. Similarly,
never leave your baby alone on
a nappy changing table, even if
the sides are high.
Putting prams and
pushchairs to the test
Any pram and pushchair –
whether new or second-hand,
must be safe. One way to
ensure this is by compliance
with BS EN 1888:2003. Look for
the label stati