Safety notices
“Very welcome…thank you for highlighting RoSPA’s advice” Ashley Martin, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Find below a summary of safety notices for professionals working with families to share. For further information on safety, we recommend that you review information from the following organisations, among others:
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
- Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)
- The Lullaby Trust
RLSS UK – Safety Warning on Child Drownings at Home
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is a leading charity in water safety, and following recent findings, is urging healthcare professionals and others working with families to help raise awareness of the risks associated with water in the home, with an initial...
Self-feeding baby pillows unsafe
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued guidance on self-feeding baby pillows and prop feeders which present a risk of serious harm or death to infants. For some years the NCMD has been working with OPSS to ensure that the best evidence about...
Cleaning product safety
UK Safety Alert issued for small high-powered magnetic products.
Baby feeding pillows
UK Safety Alert issued for small high-powered magnetic products.
‘Super strong’ magnets
UK Safety Alert issued for small high-powered magnetic products.
Baby sling safety
The T.I.C.K.S rule provides helpful advice for safe baby sling wearing…
Postnatal care/bed sharing (NICE guideline)
NICE guidance for professionals supporting families of new babies offers clear advice on bed sharing and other aspects of postnatal care.
Open windows
Be aware of the danger of leaving windows open, particularly as this becomes more common during the COVID pandemic.
Fireworks
Take care when using fireworks – some simple steps will help you to stay safe…
Baby sleeping bags
Baby sleeping bags are a good option but it is important that they are manufactured to the highest standard…
SAFETY NOTICE: Button batteries
Button batteries pose a danger to children if swallowed.
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