Our own parents were too lax with out safety claim mothers

Baby and toddler safety is a number one priority for eighty per cent of mums, who think their  parents were too lax with their own safety.

Despite this, 30 per cent of parents still trust or have to trust their mother-in-law to keep their child safe when it comes to baby sitting.

For 80 per cent of new mums buying a safety gate is seen as an essential piece of kit.

Second time mothers are more likely to buy a playpen, cupboard and drawer locks,  oven guards and corner cushions

Child development expert, Dr Amanda Gummer says: “Nowadays mums – especially those with two or more children – have so much to get through each day and sometimes standards can slip. This research suggests today’s mums are not prepared to compromise when it comes to their children’s safety. It’s easier to speak to your own mum about how you want things done, which may be why mums today would trust them over their in-laws.”

The poll by Lindam found that 65 per cent of mothers admitted their toddler did take a significant tumble in the home.

The garden, lounge or kitchen were the top three spaces children were most likely to tumble in.