Keep e-cigarettes and their refills out of sight and reach of babies and toddlers. Nicotine is poisonous and can be very dangerous for young children. Domestic fires are a significant risk to children. Smoke from a fire can kill a child in a few minutes. Cooking appliances, electrical equipment and cigarettes are common causes.

Watch toddlers when they're in a paddling pool or playing near water. Empty the paddling pool straight after use and then store away. Each year thousands of under-5s are admitted to hospital following accidents, and lots of these accidents are preventable. Use a kettle with a short or curly flex to stop it hanging over the edge of the work surface, where it could be grabbed. Keep cleaning products high up out of reach, including those for the toilet. If this isn't possible, fit safety catches to low cupboard doors. Choose cleaning products that contain a bittering agent. This makes them taste nasty, so children are less likely to swallow them. If the gaps between banisters or balcony railings are more than 6.5cm (2.5 inches) wide, cover them with boards or safety netting.Do not leave your baby unattended on a bed, sofa or changing table, even for a second, as they could roll off.

Babies and toddlers will grab at brightly coloured objects, such as mugs. If you're having a hot drink, put it down well out of reach before you hold your baby. Keep hot drinks well away from all young children. A hot drink can still scald 15 minutes after it was made. Never fill a chip pan more than one-third full of oil, or get a deep fat fryer instead. If a chip pan does catch fire, switch off the hob, leave the room, close the door and call the fire brigade. Special devices can stop doors from closing properly, preventing your child's fingers getting trapped. At night, remember to close doors to stop any potential fires from spreading. Carry on using safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs until your infant is at least 2 years old. Work out an escape plan for your family and tell your children what to do in case of a fire. Practise the plan regularly.

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Keep button batteries well away from babies and small children, as they can cause severe internal burns if swallowed. Avoid using cot bumpers in your baby's cot – they are a hazard for choking, suffocation and strangulation. See more about reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Fit safety gates to stop your baby getting onto stairs. Close the gates properly after you go through them.