Remove all plastic from cot and bassinette mattresses and throw it away. You can’t use plastic packaging as a substitute for a waterproof mattress protector.
- When buying balloons, choose ones made of foil – rubber balloons pop more easily and can be inhaled. Long ribbons can wrap around children’s necks, so the ribbons should be no longer than 30 cm. Don’t give uninflated balloons to young children.
The law says that fridge and freezer doors must be removed before old whitegoods are left at a tip (or on the nature strip outside the house waiting for collection). If you have a fridge or freezer at home that you’re not using, make sure you remove the doors.