Bedroom and pushchairs

The gaps between cot bars should be narrow enough that the child cannot get their head stuck between them or climb out.
An infant bed should have sides.
Use safety harnesses and belts in pushchairs.
Do not leave your child unattended in a pushchair.
Always lock the pushchair brakes, even if you are only stopping for a moment.

Kitchen

Check the temperature of food and drink before feeding your child.
Use a different spoon for taste testing to prevent spreading caries.
A high chair should be sturdy and prevent the child from standing up in it.
Keep an eye on your child when they are sitting in a high chair.
Keep hot, sharp and heavy objects and toxic detergents out of reach of children.
Have childproof latches on drawers containing sharp objects.
Cover cooker knobs and prevent children from reaching out to the cooker with a cooker guard, for example.

Always check the temperature of your child’s bathwater before a bath.
Never leave your child unattended in the bathtub, and always empty the bathtub or whirlpool bath after a bath.
Only have thermostat and safety taps in the bathroom.
Equip the floor and the bathtub with anti-slip guards.
Ensure that the locks on the toilet and bathroom doors can be opened from outside.
The sauna heater has a safety railing around it, and the sauna must not be used for drying clothes or storing items.
If you are not using the sauna heater, turn off the fuse.

Every floor must have at least one functional smoke alarm per 60 square metres.
Check the functionality of the smoke alarms every month.
Sockets should be safety protected or covered with plugs.
Electrical cords should be fastened in place and kept out of reach of children. Extension cords should be kept clean of dust and they should not be plugged into each other.
Check the condition of electric equipment, such as lamps, and only use safe products (CE marking).

Children must always be accompanied by an adult in traffic.
Children should always travel fastened to a child safety seat that is appropriately sized for the child’s weight and height.
The safety seat is rear-facing and fitted correctly.
The safest place for a child in a car is the backseat. If the safety seat is placed on the passenger seat, make sure that the airbag is disabled.
Check with the seller regarding the previous use of any used safety equipment (e.g. collisions, bumps).
Both children and adults should wear properly fastened bike helmets when cycling.
Children must be transported in an appropriate children’s seat.
When cycling in twilight or darkness, always use a colourless headlight and a red taillight.
Children’s clothes should be equipped with safety reflectors, and visibility can be increased with a reflective vest if needed.

take care of your own coping capability and discuss your concerns with the people close to you and/or at a maternity and child welfare clinic, for example.
Pay attention to how you use media and smart devices in front of your child.
If you feel unsafe or encounter violence, call the emergency number 112 or, in non-urgent situations, other helplines, such as Nollalinja on 080 005 005 or the crisis helpline of the Finnish Association for Mental Health on 010 195 202.
Learn emergency first aid and make sure that the first aid equipment in your home is up to date! It is important to be able to act immediately in an emergency.
Encourage your child to be physically active in order to strengthen their motor skills.
Keep new dangers in mind when your child is learning new skills.
Be aware of your child’s location and actions and do not leave them unattended even for a moment.
Let your child enjoy safe cuddling, closeness and time spent together.
Listen to your child and show interest in their emotions and thoughts.
Accept your child as they are and raise them with encouragement.