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Toddler Safety - Safety Tips for Toddlers

Your toddler is very inquisitive, and wants to touch and see how things work. They have little or no fears about the world around them and often get into dangerous situations and are unaware of the consequences of their actions. Wherever your toddler is playing, they must always be closely supervised. There are many things that you can do to try to protect them and keep them safe.

When travelling in the car, always place them in an approved child restraint, and buckle them in with the harness.

Safety tips

  • Childproof the house if you haven’t already.
  • When travelling in the car, always place them in an approved child restraint, and buckle them in with the harness.
  • Never leave your toddler (or baby) in the car unattended, even for a minute. Cars can be very hot places and toddlers can overheat rapidly.
  • Always supervise your child when a vehicle is moved in the driveway. Hold them close by to keep them safe.
  • Try to prevent your child from playing in the driveway. Consider fencing off the driveway and installing a gate.
  • Install a reversing camera in the car.
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  • Be sun-smart when you are outdoors, especially on hot days. Your toddler should wear a hat, and apply sunscreen cream SPF 30. Try to minimise play outside in summer between 11am–5pm.
  • Pools are another source of great fun for a toddler, but make sure they are constantly supervised when in the pool and playing nearby. In many areas, it is law that pools be fenced with an approved child safety gate.
  • When visiting children’s parks and playgrounds, check the equipment is clean and safe, with no broken or damaged equipment. A good park will be well maintained and have soft fall matting around the play areas, and should also be fenced.

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