Kidsafe Victoria

24/06/2026

Electric blankets can be helpful on cold winter nights, but they should never be left on while you’re asleep due to the risk of burns. You can use an electric blanket before bed to warm the room or bedding but remember tot urn it off and remove it before going to sleep. Safer ways to keep babies and children warm include:

🛏️ Dressing them in warm, well-fitted winter clothing
🛏️ Using extra blankets appropriate for their age
🛏️ Keeping the room at a safe, comfortable temperature using approved heating methods

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22/06/2026

For many regional families, access to swimming lessons and water safety education is limited. People living in regional areas are 1.5 times more likely to fatally drown than those in metropolitan areas, highlighting the importance of early water safety education.

Through the Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program, Kidsafe Victoria delivers free swimming lessons and water safety education to children and families in regional communities.

This program help build confidence, awareness and life-saving skills around water. But delivering programs across regional Victoria comes with growing costs, especially when demand continues to rise.

This EOFY, your donation can help us continue to support families with programs that keep children safer in and around water.

Because every child deserves the chance to learn life-saving skills, no matter where they live.

Donate now at https://kidsafevic.raiselysite.com/

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22/06/2026

As the weather gets colder, warmer baths can feel extra comforting, but hot water can increase the risk of scald injuries, especially for children. To help keep everyone safe:

🛁 Always check the water temperature before getting into the bath
🛁 Use a bath thermometer if you have one
🛁 Turn on cold water first and last when filling the bath
🛁 Set your home’s hot water delivery system to a maximum of 50°C
🛁 Supervise children at all times in and around the bath

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21/06/2026

Have you checked when your hot water bottle expires? Hot water bottles should be replaced every year. Even if they look fine on the outside, they can develop hidden cracks on the inside, increasing the risk of sudden leaks and serious burns.

For safer use:
🔥 Avoid taking hot water bottles into bed
🔥 Only use hot water bottles while you are awake
🔥 Do not fill hot water bottles with boiling water

A quick check and a few simple changes can help keep everyone safe and warm this winter.

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20/06/2026

We are holding Seth and his family close today, sending them all our thoughts and love on his birthday 💙 Stories like Seth's is at the heart of everything we do, and it's why we work so hard to protect other families from driveway tragedies.

You can learn more about Seth’s story here: https://www.kidsafevic.com.au/seth-pippa-georgina-stories-help-save-future-lives/

18/06/2026

If noodles are a regular meal in your home, a few simple steps can help prevent painful burns and scalds. To help keep little ones safe:

🧑‍🍳 Prepare hot noodles in the kitchen, away from children
💨 Let noodles cool before serving to your child
🍽️ Encourage children to eat at the table, not on the couch or over their lap

Small changes at mealtimes can make a big difference in keeping families safe.

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18/06/2026

At your toddler's height, what do you see in your backyard? 🧒🔍

We remember to tip out the empty buckets, the stray plastic tubs and the dog bowls. But your home and backyard can create dangerous water hazards in places you might not expect.

Toddlers are top-heavy and can easily lose their balance, drowning in just a few centimetres of water in less than 20 seconds.

For a curious toddler, a forgotten mop bucket, a puddle, or melted ice in an esky can be a serious risk.

Next time you do a walkthrough, take a quick 'toddler's-eye view' scout of the home and yard. Tip it out, flip it over or block access until the water drains away or is emptied.

Find out more about spotting and securing hidden backyard hazards at https://www.kidsafevic.com.au/water-safety

17/06/2026

Do you know what to do if someone receives a burn or scald? Twenty minutes of cool running water is the gold standard treatment for burns and scalds 💧Remember:
🔥 Prevent
🔥 Remove
🔥 Cool
🔥 Cover
🔥 Seek

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16/06/2026

A permanent ban on baby bottle self-feeding devices took effect across Australia last month due to severe risks of injury or death. These hands-free products, which include bottle-propping cushions, wearable harnesses and long straw attachments, can easily cause choking or suffocation. As a result, retailers must halt all sales immediately and launch product recalls.

Swipe through to see what this ban means for you, and what to do if you own one of these devices ➡️

Find the full details and official guidelines at https://www.productsafety.gov.au/business/find-banned-products/baby-bottle-self-feeding-devices-ban

15/06/2026

Safe Seats, Safe Kids is heading to Gumbuya World! 🎢

Thanks to Britax, we still have some free appointments available to have your child car restraint professionally checked or installed by our expert team! Grab your spot now, and once your appointment is done you can focus on the fun stuff like roaming with the roos, seeing the amazing birds in flight and meeting the cutest koalas 🐨

🗓️ When: Wednesday 17 June 2026, 10am - 2pm
🗺️ Where: Gumbuya World Theme Park, 2705 Princes Highway, Tynong VIC 3813
💻 How: Head to www.kidsafevic.com.au/safeseatssafekids to book your appointment