Checklist for children aged 1-3

Learn to make observations and identify dangerous places together with your child. Consider safe ways to act in dangerous and near-miss situations. Children imitate your example! Remember that children acquire attitudes early.

Bedroom and pushchairs

Kitchen

Bathroom and sauna

Toys

In the yard

Around the house

Fire safety and electrical equipment

Road safety

Water safety

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Guardians and family members of children

  • take care of your own coping capability and discuss your concerns with the people close to you and/or at a maternity and child welfare clinic, for example.
  • Pay attention to how you use media and smart devices in front of your child.
  • If you feel unsafe or encounter violence, call the emergency number 112 or, in non-urgent situations, other helplines, such as Nollalinja on 080 005 005 or the crisis helpline of the Finnish Association for Mental Health on 010 195 202.
  • Learn emergency first aid and make sure that the first aid equipment in your home is up to date! It is important to be able to act immediately in an emergency.
  • Encourage your child to be physically active in order to strengthen their motor skills.
  • Keep new dangers in mind when your child is learning new skills.
  • Be aware of your child’s location and actions and do not leave them unattended even for a moment.
  • Let your child enjoy safe cuddling, closeness and time spent together.
  • Listen to your child and show interest in their emotions and thoughts.
  • Accept your child as they are and raise them with encouragement.