18 months-3 years Change nappies on the floor. Use a non-slip bath mat in the bath – and never leave your baby alone in the bath, even with older children. Use a stair gate to stop children falling down stairs or steps. Have safety latches fitted on second storey windows. Ensure spacing between vertical bars on decks and balconies are too narrow for children to climb or fall through. Discourage children climbing on furniture such as chairs and couches.

3-5 years Use a non-slip bath mat in the bath – and never leave your child alone in the bath, even with older children. Have safety latches fitted on second storey windows. Discourage children from climbing on furniture such as chairs and couches. Supervise children on play equipment at all times. If you have a trampoline, ensure it has safety pads, that you supervise children when they are using it and that only one child at a time uses the tramp. Note: It’s recommended that only children six years and over be allowed to sleep on the top bunk of bunk beds.