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Child Accident Prevention Trust

The UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people injured, disabled and killed in accidents.

Our vision is a world where children lead active, healthy lives, safe from serious injury. The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is the UK’s leading charity working to reduce the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. We exist because accidents are a leading cause of death and serious injury for children and young people. Many of these accidents can be prevented.

04/08/2026

Whether you buy them online as a cheap way to keep the children entertained, or find them at a funfair or family event, light-up toys are great fun.

But many of these flashing toys contain easy-access button batteries which can kill if swallowed.

So, if you buy any button battery powered items, remember to check the battery compartment is secured with a screw or similar fastener to prevent children gaining access.

If it isn’t secure, please keep it out of reach of young children and recycle any loose button batteries as soon as you can.

Learn more about dangerous products to avoid this summer: https://capt.org.uk/10-dangerous-products-avoid-this-summer

03/08/2026

While minor bumps and bruises are part of growing up, accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury in young children.

Luckily, most are preventable with the right knowledge. This short, interactive course helps you understand:

• What the most serious home accidents are for under 5s
• The key risk factors that increase the chance of injury
• The most effective, practical steps you can take straight away to reduce these risks
• What immediate first aid to give to stop an injury from becoming more serious

For just £30, you’ll leave the session feeling more confident, more prepared, and better equipped to keep your child safe at home.

Book a space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stay-one-step-ahead-of-your-developing-child-child-accident-prevention-tickets-1993314948670

31/07/2026

Neck floats are inflatables that sit around a baby’s neck, allowing them to float freely in the water. But babies can drown or suffocate. Which is why we recommend avoiding them.

If the float pushes up against something, this can put pressure on the baby’s airways. There’s also a risk that, if the float flips over, the baby’s face can be submerged under the water.

Neck floats can also give you a false sense of security. It’s scary to think about but drowning happens quickly and quietly, often with no noise to alert you it’s happening.

That’s why we advise you keep your baby in arms’ reach in the water at all times so that you can act fast to keep them safe.

Learn more about dangerous products to avoid this summer: https://capt.org.uk/10-dangerous-products-avoid-this-summer

30/07/2026

Every day one child under ten is admitted to hospital after falling from a window or balcony, often resulting in significant head injuries.

In the last six years, 16 children under 11 have died.

In many cases, they weren’t protected by a window lock or restrictor because there wasn’t one. Or it had been broken or disabled.

⚠️ If your window won’t lock or you need to open the window wider because of heat or cooking, please don’t leave young children alone in the room.

More ways to stay safe: https://capt.org.uk/falls-from-open-windows/

29/07/2026

Do you have a trampoline in your garden? Or perhaps your friends do?

They’re great fun and fantastic for burning energy. But please do what you can to use them safely.

Most trampoline accidents happen when there are two or more bouncers at the same time.

The biggest risk is when the users have very different weights. And, it’s usually the little one that gets hurt.

So, let children take it in turns and avoid adults and children jumping together. And teach children the trampoline rules.

Discover more top tips for making your garden a safer place to play: https://capt.org.uk/garden-safety/

28/07/2026

While Helium isn’t toxic, inhaling it can be deadly. Especially for children.

Breathing it in displaces oxygen in the lungs. Loss of consciousness can happen in seconds. Brain damage and death within minutes.

And there won’t be any warning, choking or struggle to alert you.

That probably sounds scary but there are things you can do to prevent it:
👉Don’t inhale helium. It’s not worth the high-pitched voice effect.
👉Avoid letting children cover their face or head with a helium balloon. Numbers with holes in can be especially tempting.
👉Keep helium balloons away from small children when you’re not there to watch them
👉Dispose of helium balloons safely once the celebration is over.

27/07/2026

Last year it was Labubus, this year it’s squishies and soon it’ll be something else. But, when a toy goes viral, the increase in demand means you can find fakes for sale everywhere. And some could be really dangerous for your child.

They may have cheap parts that break easily, easy-access button batteries, high-strength magnets or harmful levels of chemicals. Worryingly, the danger isn’t always obvious, so it’s best to buy from trusted retailers if you can.

More dangerous products to avoid this summer: https://capt.org.uk/10-dangerous-products-avoid-this-summer

24/07/2026

Sadly, we often hear stories of children who received horrific burns from hot drinks whilst out and about. If you’re visiting somewhere that serves hot drinks please remember:

☕A hot drink takes 15 minutes to cool down to a temperature that will not scald a young child
☕Be mindful of where you place hot drinks. Children can often reach further than we think.
☕Don’t let children run around anywhere that’s serving hot drinks
☕Avoid passing hot drinks over children or drinking your hot drink when your child is on your lap.

Download our free guide to learn more about preventing and treating burn injuries: https://capt.org.uk/resources/safe-from-burns-fact-sheet/

23/07/2026

Toys from unknown sellers on online marketplaces can come from anywhere in the world and can be dangerous.

So please keep safety in mind when buying toys online. And, if you buy a toy that looks unsafe, trust your instincts and send it back.

Discover 10 dangerous products to avoid this summer: https://capt.org.uk/10-dangerous-products-avoid-this-summer

22/07/2026

Camping is a great way to spend quality time as a family and make lasting memories. To make sure your camping trip is remembered for all the right reasons:

• Enjoy your BBQs safely by keeping grills and BBQ equipment well away from tents and other enclosed spaces.
• Take a carbon monoxide alarm with you. The highly poisonous gas can kill quickly and without warning, as you cannot see it, taste it, or smell it.
• and remember BBQs and firepits can stay hot enough to burn a child for a long time after use.
• Be alert to any water nearby. Children can drown quickly and quietly.

More tips for staying safe on holiday: https://capt.org.uk/staying-safe-on-holiday/

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