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Every year over 390,000 children under the age of 15 are taken to hospital with injuries resulting from a fall at home or in the garden. Although most falls are not serious, some can lead to injuries with long term consequences. Putting the following safety checks in place can help your child avoid a serious injury.
Safety in the home
Watch a video on YouTube about preventing falls in the home
Although babies have limited mobility, they can still wriggle, kick or roll themselves into dangerous situations. Follow these tips to help keep them out of harm’s way:
If your child has been knocked unconscious in a fall:
If your child becomes conscious while you are waiting, tell them to stay as still as possible.
It is a good idea for all parents and carers to learn first aid. For further information on first aid courses, click on the links below.
The information on this page is provided by CAPT. For more information about children’s accidents visit the Child Safety Week website.