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Fulltext search (required) Topics Injury hazard Baby and toddler products 7 Home and garden 4 Industry, tools and machinery 1 Kids' toys 1 Sports and recreation 4 Vehicles (unregistered or off-road) 3 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 Entrapment 1 - 17 of 17 items shown 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Quad bikes guide Quad bikes have several design features that create risks for users. This risk increases when used on uneven or sloped ground. Losing control of a quad bike can cause it to flip or rollover, which may cause death or serious injury. 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. 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. 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. Treadmills guide Friction burns are a common injury when using a treadmill, including burns serious enough to require skin grafts. Make sure you buy a treadmill that features a safety stop switch and always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
