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Avoid heating up bottles of formula in a microwave. Use a bottle warmer or jug of hot water instead. Fit smoke alarms on every level of your home. Test them every week and change the batteries every year. Here's how to protect your baby or toddler from some of the commonest accidents that affect young children. Choking 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. Watch toddlers when they're in a paddling pool or playing near water. Empty the paddling pool straight after use and then store away.

If you use a bath seat, remember that it's not a safety device. You still need to stay with your baby all the time. After warming a bottle of formula, shake the bottle well and test the temperature by placing a few drops on the inside of your wrist before feeding. It should feel lukewarm, not hot. Extinguish and dispose of cigarettes, cigars and pipes carefully, particularly at night or if you are tired.Babies can drown in as little as 5cm (2 inches) of water. Drowning is one of the commonest causes of child death – it's often silent, so you won't necessarily hear any noise or struggle.

Hold on to the handrail when carrying your baby up and down stairs, in case you trip. Make sure the stairs are free of toys and other trip hazards.

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If the gaps between banisters or balcony railings are more than 6.5cm (2.5 inches) wide, cover them with boards or safety netting. Small babies may be able to squeeze their bodies through, but not their heads. 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).

Do not leave any type of rope or cord lying around, including dressing gown cords and drawstring bags. 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. Fit safety gates to stop your baby getting onto stairs. Close the gates properly after you go through them.Toddlers will play with anything they can reach, so keep matches and lighters out of young children's sight and reach. Baths are the commonest place for babies and young children to drown. Stay with your baby or toddler the whole time they're in the bath. Never leave them for a moment, even if there's an older brother or sister in the bath with them.

Watch where you're putting your feet while carrying your baby. It's easy to trip over something like a toy. If you own a greenhouse or cold frame (a structure to protect plants from the winter cold), make sure it has safety glazing or is fenced off from children. Do not leave your baby unattended on a bed, sofa or changing table, even for a second, as they could roll off. Once your baby has started on solid food, always cut it up into small pieces. Babies can choke on something as small as a grape (these should be cut lengthways). Raw jelly cubes can be a choking hazard. If you're making jelly, make sure you always follow the manufacturer's instructions. At night, switch off electrical items before you go to bed and close all doors to contain a potential fire.When you've finished using your iron or hair straighteners, put them out of reach while they cool down. Make sure your child cannot grab the flex while you're using them. 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 you get your baby a walker, make sure it complies with British Standard BS EN 1273:2005. Older walkers may tip over more easily and harm your baby. A baby's skin burns more easily than an adult's. This means you need to take extra care to avoid burns and scalds.