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A wardrobe toppled over in a bedroom

Household furniture can be dangerous if it topples over

A baby safely asleep in the cot

Cots, bassinets and cradles are safest for baby to sleep in

A pile of button batteries

Button batteries are dangerous if swallowed or inserted

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Baby in bath aid

Baby bath aids guide

Baby bath aids are not safety devices. Make sure you buy a baby bath aid with a safety warning statement on the product. Always supervise your baby in the bath.
Brain injury
Drowning
A baby in a jumper device

Baby exercise jumpers guide

Babies and toddlers can suffer serious injuries if unsupervised in baby exercise jumpers. Child safety experts do not recommend baby exercise jumpers.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
A baby in a walker in a living room

Baby walkers guide

Babies and toddlers can suffer serious injuries if unsupervised in baby walkers. If you buy a baby walker, make sure there is a safety warning statement on the product.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Basketball ring

Basketball rings and backboards guide

If basketball rings and backboards are not installed correctly there is risk of serious injury, especially if people hang or swing from them.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Cut
Dislocation
Sprain
Strain
A woman and a boy stand next to their bicycles, both are wearing bicycle helmets

Bicycle helmets guide

Cyclists are at risk of death or serious injury if their bicycle helmet is unsafe or not correctly fitted.
Brain injury
Concussion
Strangulation
A family riding bicycles in a park

Bicycles guide

Cyclists can suffer serious injuries if the bike they’re riding doesn't comply with the mandatory standard, or if it's in bad condition or poorly assembled. Make sure you buy a bike with safety features.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Crushing
Entrapment
Baby in bouncer with woman

Bouncers, rockers and swings guide

Bouncers, rockers and swings can help you entertain your baby. You must always supervise your baby and never let them sleep in these products.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Strangulation
Suffocation
Bunk bed

Bunk beds guide

Children are at risk of serious injury if bunk beds are poorly made. Make sure you buy a bunk bed that meets the mandatory safety standard.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Entrapment
Strangulation
Car seat

Car seats guide

All children’s car seats sold in Australia must meet the mandatory safety standard. They reduce the risk of injury and death in a car accident.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Internal injury
Baby on change table

Change tables guide

Change tables make changing baby’s nappy or clothes easier. Never leave babies unattended on a change table. Make sure the change table has protection to prevent roll off.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Entrapment
Young girl in a dolls's house looking out toward the window setting.

Cubby houses and tents guide

Cubby houses and tents are small pretend houses for children’s play. Children can suffocate or get trapped inside if not set and up and used safely.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Entrapment
Suffocation
Mother feeding baby in a high chair

High chairs guide

A high chair should be stable and have a 5-point safety harness so your child can’t fall or climb out of it.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Choking
Concussion
Entrapment
Inflatable amusement castle

Inflatable amusement products guide

There is a risk of serious injuries or death if the inflatable amusement product isn't secured or is used in bad weather.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Suffocation
Three stepladders

Ladders guide

If ladders are unsafe or used incorrectly, they can cause serious injuries. Always make sure a ladder is in good condition before using it.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Internal injury
Piercing of skin
Man riding mini motorbike

Miniature motorbikes guide

Miniature motorbikes resemble a motorcycle but scaled down to about half the size. They can’t be registered for use on public roads.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Entrapment
Internal injury
Top corner of a soccer goal

Moveable soccer goals guide

Moveable soccer goals must come with safety warnings, and be anchored correctly so they are safe to use.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Concussion
Crushing
A vehicle and its tyre lifted up on a ramp

Portable ramps for motor vehicles guide

Portable vehicle ramps can cause serious injury or death if they're poor quality or used incorrectly. Make sure you use ramps that comply with the mandatory safety standard.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Crushing
Internal injury
Pram

Prams and strollers guide

Prams and strollers are used to move babies and toddlers around. There is a mandatory standard for prams and strollers. Look for visible safety warning statements and the product safety features.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Cut
Entrapment
Strangulation
Suffocation
A baby asleep in a cot with a parent's hand on it. The cot is flat and clear of hazards.

Products that are safe for baby to sleep in guide

Cots, bassinets and cradles are safest for sleep. Always put baby to sleep on their  back on a flat, firm and level surface. Certain inclined products are designed for baby transport, play and soothing, but they are not safe for sleep. Other products are not safe for sleeping.
Brain injury
Strangulation
Suffocation
A ride-on mower

Ride-on lawn mowers guide

Ride-on lawn mowers pose many risks including serious injury from tipping over. They can also be risky for bystanders. Find out how to stay safe when using a ride-on lawn mower.
Amputation
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Concussion
Crushing
Cut
A child in a pool with water wings that have warning text

Swimming and flotation aids guide

Children might drown when swimming and flotation aids are used incorrectly, don’t fit properly, or are faulty. Always supervise children when around water.
Brain injury
Drowning
Piercing of skin
Girl playing with toy box

Toy boxes guide

Toy boxes are used to keep play areas tidy. Injuries and deaths have occurred from toy box lids falling on children’s heads or necks.
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Entrapment
Suffocation
Young boy jumping on a trampoline

Trampolines guide

Trampolines allow children to play and jump outside. Thousands of children are injured each year on trampolines. Teach your children how to use trampolines safely and follow our safety checklist.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Bruising
Concussion
Crushing
Cut
Entrapment
Trolley jack being used to lift a car

Trolley jacks guide

People risk serious injury or death when using trolley jacks. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and only use trolley jacks that comply with the mandatory safety standard.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Crushing
Internal injury
Vehicle jack on white background

Vehicle jacks guide

Raising vehicles with a jack can be dangerous if used incorrectly. People have suffered serious injury or been crushed to death through the incorrect use of a vehicle jack.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Crushing
Internal injury
Two support stands

Vehicle support stands guide

Unsafe or incorrectly used vehicle support stands can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you use support stands that comply with the mandatory safety standard.
Bone fracture or break
Brain injury
Crushing
Internal injury

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