Child safety
Never leave a baby on a raised surface
Keep a baby within an adult's reach on beds, sofas, or changing tables.
Why it matters
A baby can roll or crawl suddenly and fall from a height.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Turning away and leaving the baby alone on an unguarded raised surface.
Correct action
Keep a baby within an adult's reach on beds, sofas, or changing tables.
What to do
- Check the area and equipment before caring for the child.
- Keep a baby within an adult's reach on beds, sofas, or changing tables.
- Prepare supplies within reach and take the baby with you if you must leave. Complete the main safety action every time.
If something happens
For injury, unconsciousness, or abnormal breathing, call 999; do not move a possible head or neck injury unnecessarily.
Sources and review
- Hong Kong Fire Services Department — Home Accident Prevention for Children
Source checked: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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