Learning how to behave around dogs can help teach children to respect animals, while also keeping them safe. The Dogs Trust shares its top tips for being dog smart. Home is where the heart is, and for many people having a pet is what completes their home. Unfortunately, a high number of dog bites happen in the […]
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By Dorothy Lepkowska for EY Alliance Childhood is a time of adventure, when our little ones are constantly learning and exploring the world around them. And one of things that intrigues them most is taste. As soon as they’re dexterous enough to clutch a biscuit or a piece of cucumber, children love to try different
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A car seat is probably one of the most important (and expensive) purchases you make to keep your child safe when travelling. There are so many makes and models on the market it can be really difficult to know what is right for your child and car. This information from Royal Society for the Prevention
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Putting children at risk Katrina Phillips, Chief Executive, Child Accident Prevention Trust: “Rogue online sellers are abusing parents’ trust and putting children at risk. They’re not just selling cheap products that may break more easily. Dangerous products include those with easy-access button batteries that can burn through a child’s food pipe, super-strong magnets that can
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All new and expectant parents worry about how much sleep they are getting but how your baby sleeps is a much more important topic. During Safer Sleep Week The Lullaby Trust focused on safer co-sleeping. The Lullaby Trust has a range of publications that provide support and advice. Some leaflets are available
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We’ve all heard on the TV and radio just how busy the NHS is at the moment. Calling NHS 111 can help you find the right service for you without even leaving the comfort of your home. NHS 111 online will not give you a diagnosis, but will direct you to the best place to
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As Christmas approaches we’re all looking to save a bit of money this year but toy safety is something we just can’t take a chance on. The Child Accident Protection Trust has these guidelines Button Batteries “It turns out this is one of the most damaging and dangerous things that my beautiful boy
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The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is SAFE ROADS FOR ALL, bringing together communities and professionals to shout out for everyone’s right to make safe and healthy journeys on safe roads. Road safety is really important for kids. Sadly, every day children get hurt or killed on roads. The good news is that we know
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This information from ROSPA can help to keep you and your family safe this year. Despite annual safety warnings, firework celebrations still end in painful injuries for too many people, including very young children. Yet fireworks can be great fun for families, not just around November 5 (Bonfire Night/Guy Fawkes Night), but also Diwali,
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30 babies and toddlers go to hospital with a hot drink burn every day. In addition to this shocking daily figure the SafeTea campaign highlights that 60% of all under 3 paediatric burn attendances to Accident & Emergency Departments are due to a hot drink burn. These figures are even more disturbing when the vast majority
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