Real Accidents, Real People: Burns and Scalds
Burns and scalds are among the most serious injuries a child can suffer. According to the Children’s Burn Trust (CBT), in 2024 alone, over 9,000 children in the UK were...
Introducing
Fred Ambassador Programme
Designed by the team at Fred to allow real people who have been affected by an accident within the home to share their stories.
In doing so, we hope to spread awareness about the importance of home safety especially for those under the age of 5.
Real Accidents, Real People: Tipping Furniture
Every house contains furniture. These items might be staples in our home but they pose a serious hazard to our children. If a child climbs onto a piece of furniture,...
Real Accidents, Real People: Bumped Heads
27% of UK parents state that their children have injured themselves by hitting their heads on table corners. Yet many parents still do not have all of these sharp corners...
Real Accidents, Real People: Stairgate Safety
33% of UK parents state that their children have injured themselves falling on the stairs. In the 5 year period of 2012- 2017, 90,372 children under the age of 5...
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Alarming Home Accident Statistics
67,135 children were admitted to hospital in 2020 due to accidents in the home, with many parents not installing safety equipment to prevent accidents from occurring. A report by The...
Hidden Dangers: Why Magnets Pose a Serious Risk to Children
Magnets might seem like harmless fun, but when it comes to young children, these tiny objects can carry life-threatening risks. Whether hidden in toys, crafts, or household gadgets, high-strength...
Screw Fit vs Pressure Fit Stairgates: Which Is Best for Your Home?
Choosing the right stairgate is an important part of making your home safer for a growing baby. With a wide range of designs available, most options fall into two main...
Our Top 8 Baby Proofing Items of 2025
Baby-proofing your home is essential for anyone welcoming a child into their home. As children start to take their next big developmental steps, such as walking and talking, they become...
Prevention is Better Than Cure: Burns
On average, 110 children are admitted to hospital per day for burn injuries. It costs the NHS on average £168,155 to treat a severe burn. 70% of all serious burns...
Alarming Home Accident Statistics
67,135 children were admitted to hospital in 2020 due to accidents in the home, with many parents not installing safety equipment to prevent accidents from occurring. A report by The...
What are the safety standards for children and why are they important?
As parents, the safety of our children is our top priority. We naturally assume that products available on the market, especially those designed for children, meet the necessary safety standards....
Is a Fred Clear-View Stairgate Worth the Investment?
We understand that investing in a stairgate, especially one as seemingly high-end as the Fred Clear-View, might make you stop in your tracks. While it's true that these gates...