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Children and Safety

Springfree model tops trampoline test as others face safety concerns

August 30, 2025March 3, 2021 by Alice Richard
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Only one trampoline out of 10 passed all safety tests. 

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Ten things not to buy your kids

August 30, 2025March 3, 2021 by Rebecca Ciaramidaro
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CHOICE recommends you keep these dangerous products out of your home and away from your children.

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How we test trampolines

March 1, 2021 by Chris
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There’s a lot more to testing a trampoline than setting it up and having a few bounces.

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How CHOICE helped win the fight to improve button battery safety

August 30, 2025February 11, 2021 by Marianna
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A look back at how CHOICE joined the battle for mandatory button battery safety standards – and won.

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Unexpectedly dangerous products that are injuring kids

August 30, 2025December 22, 2020 by Grace
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These seemingly harmless products found in most Australian homes can pose a serious risk to children.

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New mandatory safety standards for button batteries

August 30, 2025December 21, 2020 by Saimi
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The Australian Government introduces legally binding rules in response to serious injuries and deaths.

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Retailers with the most kids’ and baby product recalls 

August 30, 2025December 16, 2020 by Andy Kollmorgen
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No fewer than 1426 kids’ and baby products have been recalled in Australia since 1986, but many are still in people’s homes. 

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The hidden dangers of button batteries

August 30, 2025November 3, 2020 by Grace | Kate
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Another child has tragically died after swallowing a button battery and many others are injured each week – so why are they so accessible?

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Child safety gates fail safety test and pose injury risk

August 30, 2025June 17, 2020 by Alice Richard
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Six of 14 products reveal serious safety concerns

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How we test safety gates

May 19, 2020 by Kim
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How CHOICE uncovers the most secure safety gates for babies and toddlers on the move.

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