Babies and young children need special care and attention in an emergency. Find out what you can do to look after them.
Babies are more at risk of becoming dehydrated or getting an infection. They need special care and attention in an emergency.
In an emergency, roads and shops may be closed for three days or more. You’ll need to have supplies to get your baby through.
Make sure you also have supplies for your baby in a grab bag, in case you need to leave home in a hurry.
If your baby often stays with family or carers, have some emergency supplies at their place as well as at home.
You can involve young children in planning for an emergency by giving them small tasks to do. For example, get them to check the date on your stored water or test the torch is working.
Talk to them in an honest, but not scary, way about:
This can help to reduce fear and anxiety and helps everyone know how to respond.
The more involved they are, the less scared they will be when an emergency does happen.
Make sure you have supplies for young children in a grab bag in case you have to leave home in a hurry. The grab bag should have warm clothing, water and snack food, and a favourite toy or game to keep them occupied.