Being pregnant during hot weather can be challenging. We discuss the risks of hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy, and how to beat the heat. Some mums-to-be find being pregnant in hot weather challenging. It’s important to take it easy and stay cool when pregnant. This is especially true during a heatwave when there is […]
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Read on for tips and tricks from the NCT on how to make sure your children stay comfortable when the weather heats up. The warm weather makes most things child-related easier – you don’t have to put 18 layers on them before they go out, for example. But it makes some things much more complicated, like keeping them
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As we move into the Summer and warmer weather, it is important to make sure that your baby’s room is a comfortable temperature – not too hot or too cold. The chance of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is higher in babies who get too hot, so try to keep the room temperature between 16
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As the weather heats up we can’t wait to finally get the paddling pool out and have a splash about. Here are a few tips from The Royal Lifesaving Society UK to keep you and your family safe around water in your garden. In the garden Never leave your child unattended around water. Children
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Did you know that a child can drown in as little as 2cm of water? Keeping safe around water is something we think more about when out and about but there are lots of ways that your child can get into trouble around water in the home. Considering where water can be accessed in your
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Drowning happens silently. A drowning child can’t speak or control their arms. They slip quietly under the water. It’s only in the movies they splash about and cry for help. It’s a scary thought. But once you understand how and where drowning happens, there are things you can do to prevent it and you can
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A small child’s skin burns really easily as it’s so thin. But you can Download the Safe from Burns Factsheet to help. Here’s how to prevent serious burns: Hot drinks – stay hot enough to scald a small child even after 15 minutes. 8 to 18 month-olds are most vulnerable as they love to grab.
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Bright bottles of cleaning liquid, squidgy washing tablets, shiny packets of painkillers… Small children are curious and want to learn more by putting things in their mouth. Unfortunately things that make our lives easier can be harmful to small children, as their bodies process poisons differently. Thank goodness it’s easy to keep children safe by
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Scrapes and bruises are a part of growing up. But even a fall from a highchair can cause a bad head injury. That’s because babies’ heads are twice as big as ours, which makes them top-heavy. And when they land, their head takes much of the impact. It doesn’t make sense trying to stop all
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It can be hard knowing how best to teach your child to stay safe. Here we help you to break it down and keep it simple and you can download the Safe around Roads Fact Sheet. Pedestrians – younger children • Get young children into the habit of holding your hand or use
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