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Preventing and reducing the incidence of unintentional injury

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Welcome to the Kidsafe NSW website where child safety is our number 1 priority!

Kidsafe NSW is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional serious injury and death of children through education, advocacy and research. We are committed to championing environmental and legislative improvements while also inspiring behavioural change that will help keep children safe.

We are leaders in NSW in promoting children's safety and how to prevent unintentional childhood injuries.

On our website you will find information about home, community, water, playground, and road safety, as well as current news and events, resources, videos and information sheets to help you keep children safe.

Child safety is an important issue and we hope this website will help spread the word to make Australia a safer place for children.

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On this website you will find information about current news and events, information sheets, resources and program information to help keep children safe. Child safety is an important issue and we hope this website will help spread the word to make Australia a safer place for children.

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Birth to 4 months

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From the day your baby is born their brain is growing and developing. They learn by connecting with people so it's important for parents and carers to provide them with as many learning opportunities as possible to encourage their development.

The following information has been sourced from the Early Years Learning Framework Developmental Milestones booklet, developed by Community Child Care Co-operative Ltd NSW (CCCC) for the Department of Education.

How can you encourage your baby's learning?

Display delight, encouragement and enthusiasm for their achievements

Make and play with sounds together

Get into a routine - eat, sleep, play, repeat

Make positive eye contact as often as possible

Talk and sing to them

Play simple games e.g. peek-a-boo

Smile back when he or she smiles at you

What are some of the different developmental milestones you can observe?

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Your Child's Development - Birth to 4 months

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From the day your baby is born their brain is growing and developing. They learn by connecting with people so it's important for parents and carers to provide them with as many learning opportunities as possible to encourage their development.

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4 to 8 months

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By the time your baby is four months old he or she has already developed their own personality. They know when you call their name and can be soothed by the sound of your voice. Over the next few months you'll see your baby becoming more curious of their surroundings and starting to play and communicate with other babies and toddlers.

The following information has been sourced from the Early Years Learning Framework Developmental Milestones booklet, developed by Community Child Care Co-operative Ltd NSW (CCCC) for the Department of Education.

How can you encourage your baby's learning?

Mimic their sounds and actions e.g. clapping, waving

Encourage their motor skills e.g. place a toy out of reach and urge them to crawl towards it

Play games e.g. peek-a-boo, splash time in the bath, go to the mirror and show their reflection

Play together on the floor to encourage your baby to stretch, wriggle and roll

Tickle and laugh with your baby

Read them books with simple, bright pictures

What are some of the different developmental milestones you can observe?

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Your Child's Development - 4 to 8 months

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By the time your baby is four months old he or she has already developed their own personality. They know when you call their name and can be soothed by the sound of your voice. Over the next few months you'll see your baby becoming more curious of their surroundings and starting to play and communicate with other babies and toddlers.

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8 to 12 months

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At 8 - 12 months your baby is on the move and getting into everything, developing skills like problem solving, investigating and experimenting. He or she is becoming more excited and curious about the world. They're learning how to point and make sounds at the things they want and are beginning to understand how they affect the people around them.

The following information has been sourced from the Early Years Learning Framework Developmental Milestones booklet, developed by Community Child Care Co-operative Ltd NSW (CCCC) for the Department of Education.

How can you encourage your baby's learning?

Provide opportunities that challenge, intrigue and surprise them

Encourage them when they try to explore e.g. try to crawl to get something

Share their achievements with family and people around them

Look at books together, naming and pointing to the pictures

Talk to your baby in simple language

Take turns in playing simple games e.g. clapping, blowing bubbles or finger and toe songs and games

Sing nursery rhymes with actions e.g. round and round the garden

Place a toy out of reach and encourage them to crawl or walk to it

Give them finger foods, using different tastes and textures

Give them space to crawl and pull themselves up on furniture

Encourage them to mimic you using simple sounds and words

Always let them know you or another family member is there with them

What are some of the different developmental milestones you can observe?

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Your Child's Development - 8 to 12 months

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At 8 - 12 months your baby is on the move and getting into everything, developing skills like problem solving, investigating and experimenting. He or she is becoming more excited and curious about the world. They're learning how to point and make sounds at the things they want and are beginning to understand how they affect the people around them.

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1 to 2 years

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Your child is now a toddler, they like to do things in their own way, in their own time so it's important they have a safe environment to learn, play and explore in. Their concentration is better so they are better listeners and will happily play for longer. Day by day they're open to new challenges and can seem more independent, but don't be fooled - you can't take your eyes off them for a second!!

The following information has been sourced from the Early Years Learning Framework Developmental Milestones booklet, developed by Community Child Care Co-operative Ltd NSW (CCCC) for the Department of Education.

How can you encourage your toddler's learning?

Encourage your toddler to ask questions and face new challenges e.g. what's the right way to go down the stairs - walk through each problem with them

Help your toddler to experiment with everyday things e.g. show and explain why some things float in the bath and others sink

Do simple experiments together like making play dough, blowing bubbles and looking at insects

Talk with them about the technology and objects we use each day and how it helps us to live e.g. cups, pencils, TVs and computers

Explore the outdoors together and talk about how things change during the day or over the year e.g. the weather or the seasons

Pull things apart and put them back together again (e.g. a toy) and discuss what each part does

What are some of the different developmental milestones you can observe?

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Your child is now a toddler, they like to do things in their own way, in their own time so it's important they have a safe environment to learn, play and explore in. Their concentration is better so they are better listeners and will happily play for longer.

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2 to 3 years

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Your child is now starting to test boundaries and can throw temper tantrums so it's important you find ways for them to have a break to recharge their batteries. Their memory is developing fast and they can now talk about people who are not with them at the time. This is a time where your child's imagination is soaring. They enjoy doing things outside the home, so it's a great time to visit parks and playgrounds. Play time becomes a game of make-believe, where they practice skills and mimic situations they see around them. Use this time to talk to your child about respecting others so they learn how to play fair.

The following information has been sourced from the Early Years Learning Framework Developmental Milestones booklet, developed by Community Child Care Co-operative Ltd NSW (CCCC) for the Department of Education.

How can you encourage your child's learning?

Give them more experiences by going to different places e.g. park, beach, public swimming pool, shops

Sing songs, listen to music and dance together

Describe things they can see and hear in their environment e.g. hot, cold, big, loud, green

Ask them to solve everyday problems e.g. It's raining, what do we need to take when we go outside?

Try to start toilet training. Start with 'wees' first

Give them boxes and blocks for building things e.g. pretend houses and bridges

Help them develop their motor skills and understand concepts such as 'under' and 'over' by creating obstacle courses in the home e.g. going 'over' pillows, 'through' the tunnel, 'under' the chair

Encourage your child to use their imagination and develop the muscles in their hands by using crayons, paints or chalk

What are some of the different developmental milestones you can observe?

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Your child is now starting to test boundaries and can throw temper tantrums so it's important you find ways for them to have a break to recharge their batteries. Their memory is developing fast and they can now talk about people who are not with them at the time.

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3 to 5 years

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Your child is now a preschooler, who is fascinated by the world around them. They can speak in longer sentences and will start asking lots of 'who', 'what', 'where' and 'why' questions as they try to understand more about the world. They enjoy playing with other kids, learning rules and taking turns. And you'll see them start to form real friendships as they begin to develop their social skills.

The following information has been sourced from the Early Years Learning Framework Developmental Milestones booklet, developed by Community Child Care Co-operative Ltd NSW (CCCC) for the Department of Education.

How can you encourage your child's learning?

Encourage them to play outdoors

Open them up to more experiences by taking them to different places e.g. wildlife park, museum, playgroup, aquarium, library

Be creative in setting up play activities e.g. painting, music, arts and craft

Build their self-esteem by involving them in your everyday activities and giving them simple helping tasks e.g. help setting the table for dinner

Be interested in their questions and take the time to reply

Show enjoyment in their success e.g. when they read a word correctly

What are some of the different developmental milestones you can observe?

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Your child is now a preschooler, who is fascinated by the world around them. They can speak in longer sentences and will start asking lots of 'who', 'what', 'where' and 'why' questions as they try to understand more about the world. They enjoy playing with other kids, learning rules and taking turns.

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Why your child’s early years are important for learning and development.

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What does quality in childcare look like?

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What does quality in childcare look like?

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Red Nose is Australia's leading authority on safe sleep and pregnancy, and bereavement support for families affected by the death of a child.

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For immediate support call our 24/7 Bereavement Support Line on 1300 308 307.

Our Bereavement Support Service provides specialised support for anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, baby or child death. With over 40 years of experience supporting grieving families, we understand what you're going through and we're here to help.

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Saving little lives. Providing support and working towards zero preventable deaths.