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Child safety - indoors ... all about
Page content: Important contacts | General | Poisons and other hazards | Furniture and appliances | Accidents in the home
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Keep babies and children safe at home. Poisons, burns, electricity, unsafe furniture, heaters and animals are all potential risks, but it’s not difficult to make your home safe for kids.
Important contacts
- Victorian Poisons Information Centre Tel. 13 11 26
- Ambulance Tel. 000
- Safety Centre Telephone Advisory Line, The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne,Tel. (03) 9345 5085
General
Some tips to help you make your home safe for children and reduce their risk of injury.
Poisons and other hazards
Many household items are poisons or dangerous, reduce the risk of injury and keep young children away from harmful substances.
Furniture and appliances
Follow some simple tips to make household items and furniture safe for young children.
Accidents in the home
Choking, burns and scalds can all be prevented by following simple tips to keep the home safe.
More information
KIDSAFE – the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia.
Parenting and Child Health, South Australia.
Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
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Last updated: September 2009
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