-
Preventing Poisoning
90% of child poisonings occur at home. Adhering to safety rules, such as keeping substances in their original packaging, can help prevent poisoning.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 24 Mar 2026
-
-
Playground Safety
A safe playground is one that is standard compliant and has been inspected over the last year.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
-
-
Water Safety for Children and Drowning Prevention
Bathing in the sea or a swimming pool can be very dangerous, particularly for children. Adult supervision and caution may ensure safety and make the seaside enjoyable.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 25 Apr 2026
-
-
Leaving Your Children Home Alone
Although the law allows for children from the age of 6 to be left at home alone, the recommendation is to not leave children at home alone until they are 9 because they find it difficult to cope with dangers.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
-
-
Safe Pest Control
It is crucial to select a licensed exterminator and perform home pest control with suitable agents designed to remove pests safely.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
-
-
Preventing Airway Foreign Body
Small objects such as coins, batteries, shoelaces and parts of games can be dangerous for babies and children. What should you be especially careful about and what should be checked before every game?
-
Parents and Parenting
- 27 Jul 2026
-
-
Safe Feeding Practices to Prevent Choking
Adhering to the safety rules and preventing children under 5 from eating hazardous foods will keep them safe.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 05 May 2026
-
-
Carrying and Holding Babies and Children Safely
Holding and carrying a baby is a skill that develops with practice. Learn how to hold a baby safely, which carrying positions are recommended, how to pass a baby from one person to another safely, and what to avoid. Find everything you need to know in the article below.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 30 Jul 2026
-
-
Fall Prevention for Babies at Home
Falls from heights are a main cause of hospitalization of babies, which is why babies should never be left alone even for a minute.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 27 Jul 2026
-
-
Preventing Falls in Children
Correctly arranging and organizing the home can help prevent long falls, which have the potential of causing severe injury in children.
-
Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
-
Content Websites
Tell us what else you’re interested in.
Personal inquiries to the Ministry of Health hotline should be submitted through this form