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Babies and children are naturally curious and love to explore their environment. This does mean they are at risk of accidents. Young people and teenagers also need to know how to keep themselves safe as they grow into adults. It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with potential dangers and how to protect your child from them.

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Safety in your home

There are lots of different ways to make your home safer for your child. Some children do not develop a good understanding of danger and potential consequences of risky behaviour and therefore it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with potential dangers and how to protect your child from them.

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