Homes are often built and designed with adults in mind, meaning that there can be a range of potential injury hazards for children. Homes are an environment where children will spend the majority of their early years learning, developing, growing and playing; therefore, it is essential that we make them as safe as possible.
The good news is there are some simple steps you can take to identify and address common injury hazards inside and outside your home, to create a safe environment for children.