10 questions
How many children are rushed to hospital every week because it’s thought they have been poisoned by something?
1
6
11
What is the main cause of suspected poisoning?
medicines like painkillers
aromatherapy oils
bleach and toilet cleaner
Is a “child-resistant” container “child-proof”?
yes
no
no, but only if the top hasn’t been fastened properly
If hot water comes out of your bath tap at 60 degrees Celsius, how long before it seriously scalds a toddler?
5 seconds
1 minute
5 minutes
How many children under five are admitted to hospital with scalds caused by bath water?
1 per day
1 per week
1 per month
What is the safest way of controlling water temperature from the bath tap to prevent serious scalds?
turn down the temperature on the thermostat
use an anti-scald plug
get a thermostatic mixing valve fitted to the hot tap
How do most bath water scalds happen?
a parent places a child in water that is too hot
a child jumps in a bath that is too hot
a child falls into a bath or plays with a hot tap
Where are most children under five most likely to drown?
garden pond
bath
swimming pool
Is it safe to leave a baby alone in a bath?
yes, if they are in a bath seat
yes, if it is just to fetch a towel
no, never
What depth of water can a baby drown in?
5cm
10cm
15cm