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The sections below give safety advice and information you and your child. You can also visit the Child Accident Prevent Trust website for more information.

National Alert Children and Serious Falls?

Between 1 April 2019 and 31 May 2025 (6 years and 2 months) there have been a total of 16 deaths of children aged under 11 years in England because of a fall from a window or balcony.

For more information on the national alert children and serious falls, view here. 

Please scroll down for useful advice and information.

Safety Advice and Information For You and Your Child

Babies and young children

  • Car seat safety and The Lullaby Trust website: It is recommended that you avoid travelling in cars with pre-term and young babies for long distances. Research into the link between car seats and SIDS found young babies may be at risk of breathing difficulties if they sleep in a seated position for too long. Visit the for more information.
  • Sleep and your baby page for advice about safe sleep.
  • Safe baby wearing – follow the T.I.C.K.S rule

Seasonal safety tips

Teenagers

Visit the Safe Space Health website for advice for teenagers on keeping safe.

Your safety

If you and/or your children are scared, frightened, being controlled or hurt by someone you know or live with please contact:

  • Surrey Domestic Abuse Helpline on 01483 776 822 (9am to 9pm, 7 days a week)
  • Your GP

In an emergency, call 999.

Visit the Healthy Surrey website for advice, advocacy, practical help and support.

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