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Suffocation, overheating and death – dangerous baby products in UK homes

According to the Child Accident Protection Trust A shocking number of dangerous baby products are making their way into family homes throughout the UK. “ITV Regional News revealed today that many parents are unaware that products they’re buying from online marketplaces could suffocate, strangle or even choke their baby. Products assessed by a panel of experts […]

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Keep water beads away from young children

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With their bright colours and squishy feel, water beads are especially appealing to young children. When dry, water beads are tiny and can easily be swallowed without detection. As they bathe in stomach fluids, they expand to many times their original size, posing a serious risk of blockage in a child’s bowel. Bowel

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Watch out in water this Summer

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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. Babies and

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Baby Check App

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Baby Check features 19 simple checks that parents can do if their baby is showing signs of illness. Each check tests for a different symptom and when completed, a score is calculated that tells parents or carers how ill their baby is. The app then lets parents know whether their baby needs to see a

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Preventing children from choking – hazards to watch out for

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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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Safer Sleep for your baby – Co-Sleeping

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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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Suffocation, overheating and death – dangerous baby products in UK homes

Keep water beads away from young children

Watch out in water this Summer

Baby Check App

Preventing children from choking – hazards to watch out for

Safer Sleep for your baby – Co-Sleeping