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Baby products

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Safe sleep

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Toys

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Around the home

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Around the yard

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Vehicle products

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Holiday accommodation

Read our tips to help keep your holiday accomodation safe. Read about bunk beds, cots, blind cords and furniture.

Buying safely online

Tips for buying online, including checking the product is safe and legal to use in Australia.

Safety hazards by age group

A list of safety hazards most prevalent for children at various ages from 0 to 9.

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