NHS Choices provide advice and support on how to protect your baby or toddler from some of the commonest accidents:

• 
  broken bones
• burns and scalds
• choking
• cuts and grazes
• drowning
• electrocution
• falls in babies / toddlers
• fits or convulsions
• if an accident happens to your child
• if a child is in shock
• if a child swallows a button battery
• poisoning
• objects in a child's nose or ears
• suffocation
• strangulation

RoSPA provide advice to help keep you and your family safe, whether at home, at work, at play or on the road:

• baby proofing
• bath time
• bedtime
• meal times
• out and about
• playtime

Season safety

RoSPA is committed to keeping you safe, whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, they have provided safety advice so you can enjoy all the seasons to the full:

• spring safety
• summer safety
• autumn safety
• winter safety

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  Hotdogs
  Hot dogs are one of the most common foods that children choke on. To minimize risk, cut them lengthwise and then chop them up into very small, irregular shapes.
• Carrots
  To make carrots a little safer, finely shred them, or cook them until they are a mushy consistency throughout.
• Apples
  Apples, along with other firm fruits, should be chopped into very small, manageable pieces, or cooked until mushy throughout.
• Grapes
  Grapes should always be cut in half before you give them to your young child. If the grapes have seeds, make sure to remove them as well.
• Nuts
  The size and shape of nuts make them very dangerous for young children to consume whole, and should be avoided.
• Peanut butter
  A large dollop of peanut butter can be hard for kids to swallow all at once. The safest way to eat it is to spread a thin layer on crackers or bread. It's also a good idea to serve it with something to drink. 
• Marshmallows
  Soft foods like this can easily get lodged in your little one's throat. It's best to avoid giving marshmallows to young children.
• Chewing gum and hard sweets
  It is best to avoid giving young children any chewing gum or hard sweets. Children can inhale the sweets or chewing gum if they laugh, take a deep breath, or try to swallow it whole.
• Popcorn
  The size and shape of popcorn make it a very easy food to choke on. It is best to avoid giving it to young children.

Visit NHS Choices for advice about summer safety and frequently asked questions about sun safety.

The parenting support section provides advice, support, tips and all aspects of parenting:

• 0 - 5 years
• Babies children and families
• Building good behaviour
• Oral health
• Positive parenting and self-esteem
• Safety online
• Young people in shape

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