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 8 Home and garden 2 Kids' toys 2 Sports and recreation 1 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 Suffocation 1 - 11 of 11 items shown Baby carriers, wraps and slings guide Baby carriers, wraps and slings can help move baby around. They can put baby at risk of serious injuries or suffocation if not used properly. Make sure you know how to use them safely and follow the TICKS method. 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. Bean bags guide Children are at risk of choking on bean bag filling or suffocating when bean bags are damaged or unsafe. Make sure you buy a bean bag that has a warning label and a child resistant closure. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
