25/03/2026
๐ฑ๐๐ปSpring has finally sprung and we couldnโt be more excited. But as the days get longer and the weather starts to improve, new hazards for children emerge๐
Thatโs why CAPT have created a brand-new information page explaining the risks and the simple things we can all do to keep children safe from serious accidents.
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Whether youโre a spring cleaner or not, this is the perfect time to think about where you store your cleaning products. Small children are curious and want to learn more by putting things in their mouths. So, if they can reach it, theyโre at risk of accidental poisoning.
๐งฝ Keep cleaning products out of their reach in a high or lockable cupboard. And donโt forget to put them away after each use.
๐งฝ Donโt rely on safety caps โ they slow children down, but theyโre not childproof.
๐งฝLook for products that contain a bittering agent like Bitrex โ it tastes so horrible children will spit it out instead of swallowing.
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Decluttering your home can feel like an impossible task, especially if your to-do list is already overwhelming. But here are some easy decluttering wins that are quick and help stop serious accidents.
โ ๏ธ An easy place to start decluttering is the toy box! Look out for: Broken toys, super-strong magnets that can rip through your childโs belly, easy-access button batteries that can kill your child if swallowed, long cords that can strangle small children and small parts that can choke them.
โ ๏ธ Avoid decanting cleaning products into jars or other prettier dispensers. It might look pretty but it can put your child at risk.
โ ๏ธ Clearing walkways and stairs of clutter can reduce trip hazards and falls. Plus, if there is a fire in your home youโll have a clearer escape route.
โ ๏ธ Recycle your used button batteries as soon as you can. Flat button batteries are still dangerous
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