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Fulltext search (required) Topics Injury hazard Baby and toddler products 11 Electronics and technology 1 Home and garden 5 Kids' toys 3 Sports and recreation 2 Vehicle accessories (registered) 1 Vehicles (unregistered or off-road) 2 Pin topics filter Allergic reaction 4 Amputation 2 Bone fracture or break 27 Brain injury 26 Bruising 24 Burn 11 Choking 11 Concussion 23 Crushing 11 Cut 12 Dislocation 2 Drowning 4 Electric shock 2 Electrocution 3 Entrapment 17 Eye injury 4 Infection 2 Internal injury 15 Irritation 1 Piercing of skin 7 Poisoning by ingestion 6 Poisoning by inhalation 3 Sprain 1 Strain 1 Strangulation 12 Suffocation 11 Pin injury hazard filter Clear all Bruising 1 - 24 of 24 items shown 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. 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. Bassinets and cradles guide A bassinet or cradle is a bed used for babies from birth until they start to roll over. Babies can fall or suffocate while using bassinets or cradles if not used safely. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Elastic luggage straps guide Elastic luggage straps must be sold with a warning label on them so people know the potential risks when using them. Exercise bikes guide Poorly constructed and older exercise bikes have the potential to cause serious injury. Make sure you buy an exercise bike with guards that cover moving parts such as the flywheel and chain. 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. Household cots guide Household cots are used for babies and toddlers to sleep in. There is a mandatory standard, look for safety warning statements when you buy a household cot. 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. 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. 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. Motor vehicle recovery straps guide Damaged or incorrectly used motor vehicle recovery straps can cause serious injury or death. Make sure you use the appropriate recovery strap for the job and that it complies with the mandatory safety standard. Portable folding cots guide Portable folding cots are used for babies and toddlers to sleep in. They have a mandatory standard. Look for safety warning statements when you buy. 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. Safety gate guide Safety gates help keep children safe. They restrict access to areas or objects that may be dangerous. Make sure they are always well secured. Smart home devices guide Smart devices are popular products people use at home or on the move. Serious injuries or hazards have happened when smart devices have failed or malfunctioned. This includes house fires, burns, and cuts. Toppling furniture and televisions guide Freestanding furniture and TVs can cause serious injuries or death if they are unstable and tip over. 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. Toys that shoot objects or launch projectiles guide Toys that shoot objects or launch projectiles can put children at risk of serious eye injuries or choking. Make sure your children know not to aim at someone's eyes or face. 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.
