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Toddlers will play with anything they can reach, so keep matches and lighters out of young children's sight and reach. Fit safety gates to stop your baby getting onto stairs. Close the gates properly after you go through them. Use safety glass at a low level, such as in doors and windows. This shatters less easily than normal glass. Look for the British Standards (BS) kitemark. Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (2 inches) of water. Drowning is one of the commonest causes of child death – it's often silent, so you won't necessarily hear any noise or struggle. Start to teach your child how to climb stairs, but never let them go up and down on their own (even 4 year olds may need some help).

Babies and toddlers will grab at brightly coloured objects, such as mugs. If you're having a hot drink, put it down well out of reach before you hold your baby. Keep hot drinks well away from all young children. A hot drink can still scald 15 minutes after it was made. Special devices can stop doors from closing properly, preventing your child's fingers getting trapped. At night, remember to close doors to stop any potential fires from spreading.

If the gaps between banisters or balcony railings are more than 6.5cm (2.5 inches) wide, cover them with boards or safety netting. Small babies may be able to squeeze their bodies through, but not their heads. Always keep bouncing cradles or baby car seats on the floor, rather than on a table or kitchen worktop, as your baby's wriggling could tip it over the edge.

Keep small, silver button batteries well away from small children. As well as being a choking hazard, they can cause severe internal burns if swallowed. Keep button batteries well away from babies and small children, as they can cause severe internal burns if swallowed.

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Avoid using cot bumpers in your baby's cot – they are a hazard for choking, suffocation and strangulation. See more about reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. Make sure the stairs are free of toys and other trip hazards. At night, switch off electrical items before you go to bed and close all doors to contain a potential fire. Work out an escape plan for your family and tell your children what to do in case of a fire. Practise the plan regularly.

If you use a bath seat, remember that it's not a safety device. You still need to stay with your baby all the time. Watch where you're putting your feet while carrying your baby. It's easy to trip over something like a toy. After warming a bottle of formula, shake the bottle well and test the temperature by placing a few drops on the inside of your wrist before feeding. It should feel lukewarm, not hot. Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test them every week and change the batteries every year. Watch toddlers when they're in a paddling pool or playing near water. Empty the paddling pool straight after use and then store away.Keep e-cigarettes and their refills out of sight and reach of babies and toddlers. Nicotine is poisonous and can be very dangerous for young children. Do not leave your baby unattended on a bed, sofa or changing table, even for a second, as they could roll off. Baths are the commonest place for babies and young children to drown. Stay with your baby or toddler the whole time they're in the bath. Never leave them for a moment, even if there's an older brother or sister in the bath with them. When you've finished using your iron or hair straighteners, put them out of reach while they cool down. Make sure your child cannot grab the flex while you're using them. If you have an open fireplace, always use a fireguard that encloses the whole fireplace and make sure it's attached to the wall. Do not place anything on it or hang things from it.

If you own a greenhouse or cold frame (a structure to protect plants from the winter cold), make sure it has safety glazing or is fenced off from children.

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Do not leave any type of rope or cord lying around, including dressing gown cords and drawstring bags. Never fill a chip pan more than one-third full of oil, or get a deep fat fryer instead. If a chip pan does catch fire, switch off the hob, leave the room, close the door and call the fire brigade.