Household furniture can be dangerous if it topples over Cots, bassinets and cradles are safest for baby to sleep in Button batteries are dangerous if swallowed or inserted
Fulltext search (required) Topics Injury hazard Baby and toddler products 1 Chemicals and poisons 2 Cosmetic and health products 1 Electronics and technology 2 Home and garden 1 Kids' toys 4 Vehicle accessories (registered) 5 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 Internal injury 1 - 15 of 15 items shown Babies' toys guide Babies can suffer a range of injuries from unsafe toys. Make sure you buy sturdy and well-made toys that are appropriate for a baby. Button batteries guide Button batteries are dangerous and can cause serious injuries or death if swallowed or inserted. Act immediately if you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery. 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. Chemical and poison risks for children in the home guide Some household products, like laundry capsules and caustic soda-based cleaners, contain chemicals and poisons that can be dangerous. Button batteries are also a high risk for children. Kids' toys guide Babies and kids can suffer a range of injuries from unsafe toys. Make sure you buy sturdy and well-made toys that are age appropriate. 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 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. 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. Toys and water beads that expand in water guide Water expanding toys and products can pose a choking hazard to young children. Toys that have magnets guide Toys can have magnets attached or embedded in the toy. Magnets can be dangerous to children if put in the mouth or swallowed, causing serious injuries. 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. 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. 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.
