Child safety
Each year in New Zealand, 13,000 children under five years old are hospitalised because of injuries and poisoning. Many of these admissions are avoidable. This safety section has some ideas on keeping your child safe as they grow and develop.
First aid
Knowing what to do beforehand if your child burns themselves, chokes or suffocates will help take the anxiety and panic out of the situation. Read the following information to find out what to do.
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Burns and scalds
The skin of babies and young children burns very easily. Burns and scalds may require treatment for many years and can cause permanent scarring.
Choking and suffocation
Once your child starts to put things into their mouth they are at risk of choking.
