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Childsafety week

Be a Safety Hero and download free Child Safety Week resources

As parents, we spend a great deal of time trying to prevent accidents.   Our children are so special that of course we do everything we can to ensure that no harm comes to them. We do our very best, but is it possible we could do more?  It really doesn’t hurt to remind ourselves about…

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Britax shares concerns over car seat ‘shield’ systems

When it comes to car safety for your child, it’s simple: you want the best.  However with a wide range of seats, harnesses and fixing systems available, just what is the best and what will offer your child the best protection possible in the event of a car accident? Choosing your Group 1 car seat…

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Lost Kidz?

The minute your little one starts to crawl, you know you can’t take your eyes off them for a second, and as they start to toddle and then walk, then run it gets even more tricky.  That moment when you turn to check on your child and realise that they are not there is a…

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Stop accidents from poisoning your Christmas

Tis the season to be jolly, but also extra vigilant and bear in mind that every day 15 young children are admitted to hospital with suspected poisoning.  Medicines are the most common cause of accidental poisoning, with everyday painkillers a frequent culprit. Cleaning products such as bleach, oven cleaner and detergent liquitabs are also common…

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How safe is your driveway?

Its a shocking thought, after all in your care and in your home your child should be safer than anywhere else, but a frightening number of children are killed each year on their very own driveways, often by their own parent who is reversing and simply hasn’t seen them. Unthinkable… As part of a campaign…

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A happy home is a safe home

We all know that once our little ones are on the move, we have to be extra vigilant.  Our little treasures can turn the most innocent looking areas into danger zones and so its not surprising that more accidents happen at home than anywhere else with 1 million children under the age of 15 taken…

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Baby deaths prompt nappy sack warning by RoSPA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is alerting parents to the deadly danger of nappy sacks to their babies. At least 12 babies in England and Wales, aged from two-months-old to a year, have died since 2001 from suffocation or choking after putting a nappy sack in their mouth. Common scenarios in…

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First Safety Day launched by Lindam

According to a recent study modern mums are struggling to keep a proper eye on their children. A study of 3000 mums found hectic lifestyles mean seven in ten mums are forced to regularly leave their children to play unsupervised while carrying out household chores. The report also found 40 per cent of parents admit…

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New parents using socket covers incorrectly

Many parents are incorrectly relying on socket covers used on regular sockets thinking they are generally safe but socket covers will not prevent electric shock if the installation is not safe. One parent shares her story Kristine, 30, from London, was lucky to survive her electrical accident when she was doing DIY to prepare her…

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Home and summer safety

Tops tips on staying safe during the summer

As the temperature rises and summer appears at your doorstep, its the perfect time to enjoy a spot of sunshine with the family. To make sure you make the most of the good weather, child safety specialist Clippasafe has put together some Apply sun cream at least 20 minutes before heading out into the sun…

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