What to do if a Child is Choking 

What to do if a Child is Choking 

Choking is extremely common and very frightening, but rarely fatal. Young children can choke on anything small enough to fit through a loo roll. To prevent choking, keep small objects out of reach, cut food into very small pieces and always supervise children when...
The dangers of swallowing things and how to help if they do!

The dangers of swallowing things and how to help if they do!

  While some objects swallowed can pass straight through there are many occasions where this does not happen, and the results can be life-changing or fatal.    Babies and young children tend to put everything into their mouths. For them, it is an additional...
Tips To Protect Your Baby Or Child From The Sun

Tips To Protect Your Baby Or Child From The Sun

  Babies over six months old can enjoy a limited amount of sunlight, providing they have been protected by the appropriate measures. It is especially important to protect younger ones from harmful UV rays as those who are burned as young children are 80% more...
Recognising Covid-19 Symptoms in Children

Recognising Covid-19 Symptoms in Children

  Schools are now open for autumn term which is great news for children’s education and families navigating a ‘new normal’. However, this comes with understandable concern regarding the spread of Covid-19 which hasn’t gone away. It is important that parents and...
Child Car Seats: information to help you make the safest choice

Child Car Seats: information to help you make the safest choice

Children are required by law to be safely restrained in car seats when travelling. This jurisdiction applies to children up to the age of 12 or the height of 135 cm – whichever they reach first. Why? Children need car seats because seat belts are designed for adults:...