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Buy wise, be safe

Buy Wise Be Safe aims to make an impact on injury reduction and prevention.

They provide clear advice to practitioners, carers and parents on what practicable steps can be taken to ensure child safety.

Advice on what to look out for when buying new and second-hand safety equipment is provided, as well as information on the top five unintentional injuries among under 5s. This includes: falls, burns and scalds, choking, suffocation and strangulation, poisoning, and drowning.

Information is categorised by age so users can select the information that is relevant to the age group they are looking for.