I’m travelling with children. What are some safety tips I should consider?

To ensure a listing has what you’ll need for kids, you can always message the host directly with questions before you book.

Safe Kids Worldwide, a global organisation dedicated to preventing child injuries, provides an array of resources on child safety on its website.

This includes a series of simple tips on how to make a home safer for children. Below is a full list of the various home risks Safe Kids Worldwide identifies:

• Batteries
• Burns and Scalds
• Carbon Monoxide
• Choking and Strangulation
• Falls
• Fire
• Guns
• Liquid Laundry Packets
• Medication
• Poison
• Sleep Safety and Suffocation
• Toy Safety
• TV and Furniture Tip-Overs
• Water and Drowning

The safety of our hosts, guests, and any accompanying children is our highest priority. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first time guest, our safety tips will help you along the way.