Child protection - information about what to do if you are worried about a child who is at risk, being ill-treated or neglected
Safer sleeping - following a simple guidlines can help reduce the risk of cot death
- Always put your baby to sleep in the 'back to sleep' and 'feet to foot' position
- Make sure they don't get too hot or too cold
- Keep your baby away from smokers
- If you sleep with your baby, avoid medicines, drugs or alcohol as they can make you sleep more heavily than usual.
Safety in the home - the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is committed to reducing the number of children and young people involved in accidents each year. They have online activities and quizzes to help you to keep your child safe in the home. Direct.gov has a guide to fire safety in the home.
Car seats - The safest way for children to travel in cars is in a child seat that is suitable for their weight and size. As a parent or carer, you can help reduce the risks your child faces on our roads by teaching them how to be safe as pedestrians and as cyclists.
Lots of useful information leaflets and tips are available on the Avon Fire and Rescue service website.