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Poisons Centre warns parents to be wary of Weeverfish when visiting beaches

Poisons Centre warns parents to be wary of Weeverfish when visiting beaches

Important to know. With restrictions beginning to ease, many families will be planning trips to the beach this summer. When visiting the beach we generally know to stay vigilant of young children in the water and lathering on that sun screen but there are other natural elements that we should be aware of, especially as […]

4 years ago

Mum poured bleach into baby’s feeding tube to get a good night sleep, court hears

Mum poured bleach into baby’s feeding tube to get a good night sleep, court hears

She told police she wanted a break. A woman in Australia has plead guilty to endangering the life of her son after pouring bleach into his feeding tube. A Perth court heard that Brooke Lucas, 26, committed the act against her 13-month-old son, William, in December 2018 because she was desperate for a good night’s […]

5 years ago

Irish parents warned of dangers common seasonal spice poses to kids

Irish parents warned of dangers common seasonal spice poses to kids

Lock up those kitchen cupboards or hang that spice rack high. The National Poisons Information Centre Ireland (NPIC) has issued a warning regarding the dangers that a common seasonal spice poses to children. The NPIC is urging parents to keep nutmeg stored securely and out of children’s reach due to the danger it poses when […]

5 years ago