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Podcast: Button battery dangers

Child Accident Prevention Trust2023-11-14T10:25:42+00:00

Watch the Mini First Aid Family Health Podcast where we're talking about the dangers of button batteries. We’re joined by Hollie, Mum to Ralphie, a healthy, happy toddler who swallowed a button battery. Hear the story of what happened to Ralphie and how his mum’s tenacity saved his life. Plus, learn more about where button batteries are, why they’re so dangerous, how to spot the signs that a child might have swallowed one, and what to do if you suspect the worst. Visit our button battery safety hub

Podcast: Button battery dangersChild Accident Prevention Trust2023-11-14T10:25:42+00:00

Watch: Burns safety made simple

Child Accident Prevention Trust2023-06-05T15:01:37+00:00

We partnered with Children's Burns Trust to share some of the risks that lead to children being burned, simple tips to keep children safe and what you can do in an emergency. Learn more about burns and scalds

Watch: Burns safety made simpleChild Accident Prevention Trust2023-06-05T15:01:37+00:00

Dangers of laundry capsules animation

Child Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-24T15:22:07+00:00

Laundry capsules (liquitabs) can badly hurt your child if they burst on their skin or in their mouth. But they look like the best thing to play with! Move them to a high spot and keep them out of reach of little fingers. Learn more about poisoning prevention

Dangers of laundry capsules animationChild Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-24T15:22:07+00:00

Watch: Dangers of button batteries

Child Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-24T14:44:23+00:00

Button batteries, in particular big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one and it gets stuck. This video shows what happens in their food pipe. Find out how to keep your child safe here.

Watch: Dangers of button batteriesChild Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-24T14:44:23+00:00

Dr Punam Krishan: High-risk toys

CAPT2023-04-17T08:19:42+00:00

Online shopping can make life easier, especially in the run-up to Christmas. But, some cheap toys from online marketplaces can be deadly, as Dr Punam Krishan explains. High-risk toys best avoided from unknown brands and sellers include those with: • Super-strong magnets that can rip through your child’s belly • Easy-access button batteries that can kill your child if swallowed • Long cords that can strangle your child or small parts that can choke them • Chargers that can catch fire or wires that can cause electric shocks To learn more about dangerous toys please visit our Buy Safe Toys hub.

Dr Punam Krishan: High-risk toysCAPT2023-04-17T08:19:42+00:00

Webinar replay: Dangerous toys

Child Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-27T12:53:30+00:00

We tend to think: if we can buy it, it must be safe. But there’s been a worrying rise in dangerous toys for sale, especially on online marketplaces. In this free webinar we discussed: • Types of dangerous toys • How to buy products with safety in mind To learn more about dangerous toys visit our buy safe toys hub.

Webinar replay: Dangerous toysChild Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-27T12:53:30+00:00

Webinar replay: Button batteries

Child Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-27T12:53:36+00:00

Button batteries, in particular big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one. In this free webinar we discussed: • Why button batteries are so dangerous • Where they can be found • What to do if you suspect a child has swallowed one • The impact button battery injuries can have on families • How to buy batteries and products with safety in mind To learn more about the dangers of button batteries, practical safety tips and advice on what to do in an emergency visit our advice hub

Webinar replay: Button batteriesChild Accident Prevention Trust2023-04-27T12:53:36+00:00

Instagram Live Replay: Child Burns

CAPT2023-04-27T12:53:45+00:00

Burns happen in the blink of an eye. Would you know what to do if your child got burnt? As part of Child Safety Week 2022 we teamed up with The Children's Burns Trust to deliver an Instagram Live on burns prevention and first aid. We discussed: * Why burn injuries are so common in children * Common causes of burn injuries * Steps you can take to prevent burns * What you should do if an accident occurs Learn more about burns and scalds

Instagram Live Replay: Child BurnsCAPT2023-04-27T12:53:45+00:00

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