Make sure heavy furniture is anchored to the wall or floor to prevent tipping. If TV’s aren’t mounted to the wall, TV straps can be used to stop them from tipping from your cabinet and onto your child. 

Safety latches on cabinets and drawers can be used to prevent curious children from opening cupboards that pose potential risks or hazards.

Corner guards should also be placed on the edges of tables and other sharp edges to prevent contact with children.
Identify and remove any objects that could fall or break, such as a glass vase, a candle or items such as knives.

Remember: If your child is able to climb up onto chairs or tables, there may be additional items to reconsider. 
 

Cover any unused electrical outlets with safety plugs, also called outlet covers. This is to prevent children from placing objects and fingers into sockets that can cause electric shock and electrocution.

Ensure there are no low-lying cords by removing or hiding them. Use cord organisers or cable ties to keep them out of reach of children.

Check all cables, cords and electrical appliances regularly to ensure they are safe and in good condition. Damaged, faulty or misused electrical goods are the most common causes of electric shock or electrocution. 
 

Attach free-standing ovens to the wall and install a stove guard to prevent young children from pulling hot products down on themselves.

An appliance lock can be used on ovens and other electrical appliances to prevent children from opening them.

See Burns and fire safety for tips to prevent burns and scalds in the kitchen.
 

Install a heat-resistant guard around heaters or fireplaces to prevent burns. 

See Burns and fire safety for more information.

It is important to ensure that your child is unable to access stairs without adult supervision to prevent falls or to keep them from reaching areas they shouldn't be in. Install safety gates at the top and bottom of any stairs, as well as any other areas of potential risk, such as access to the garage.

See Medication safety for more information.

Install door knob covers, window guards, and make sure cords from window blinds cannot be reached by small children on chairs or from their crib.

Keep windows locked to a maximum opening width of 12.5cm to prevent children falling from windows. Do not rely on flyscreens alone for window safety.
 

Follow the tips on Newborn sleep for more information on crib and carrier safety.

See balconies and balustrades for more information.

See Water safety for pool safety requirements to prevent drowning in an around water.

Small objects pose a risk to children choking. Vacuuming regularly can help ensure there are no small objects on the ground that children can place into their mouth.
It is important to ensure that children cannot reach or climb up to reach any small objects such as:

• jewellery, such as earrings or rings
• loose change, including coins
• hair accessories, such as bobby pins.

See the Choking module to learn more.