Birth to five

Your NHS guide to parenting in the early years

Accidents, first aid and safety

Find out how to protect your child from having accidents, whether they're a baby, toddler or older. We also explain how to deal with an accident if one happens.

What to do if your child has an accident

How to resuscitate a child

How to help a choking child

Teach your child to stay safe

Safety for all under-fives

Safety for babies

Safety for toddlers and older children

Safety in the sun

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