Preventing Dog Bites in Children
Every 3 days a child is treated for serious dog bites. In 2020, 107 children were treated for dog bites […]
Preventing Electrical Burns
Young children can be burnt very quickly, and this often happens when an adult is present, so it is important
Back to school Safety
As many normal activities have continued to require careful consideration as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, parents are now
PLAY IT SAFE THESE HOLIDAYS
It’s the long school holiday season again, a time when we enjoy long days with family and friends and listen
Water Safety
Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of death in children between 5 and 14 years – 30% of all drownings.
Child Passenger Safety
Road traffic injuries are the 4th leading cause of injury in children and account for 12% of all injuries. In
Prevention of Falls
From the moment a baby starts to crawl, the world is a magical place filled with new adventures and discoveries.
Preventing Childhood Poisoning
A small child exposed to a potentially poisonous substance causes great anxiety in parents. In South Africa, just under half
Preventing Childhood Burn Injuries
It is winter again.!!! Time for warm clothes, hot drinks, food, heaters and fireplaces. Young children like to explore. They
Keeping children safe from burns this winter
Winter is the time when children are most at risk of burns. There is a lot more hot food and
Child Pedestrian Safety
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) annually treats approximately 7500 children for injuries such as burns, falls and
Preventing falls in children
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) annually treats approximately 7500 children for injuries which are preventable. For every
Childhood Poisoning
A small child exposed to a potentially poisonous substance causes great anxiety in parents. In South Africa, just under half
Keeping children safe from burn this winter
Winter is the time when children are most at risk to burns. Again, now, during Lockdown families are mostly at
Childsafe offers guidance for keeping children safe during lockdown
Children’s safety advocacy organisation ChildSafe has offered guidance and support to keep children safe while the government’s stay-at-home regulations are still being enforced.
