safety warning

The simple pram feature you may not be using correctly

The simple pram feature you may not be using correctly

Apparently, we are putting kids at risk by making this pram error An Australian study has worryingly revealed that a large number of babies are being admitted to hospital after falling out of prams and buggies. The Queensland University of Technology published a new report in the September International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health where […]

1 year ago

Parents urged to be extra careful if visiting playgrounds this summer

Parents urged to be extra careful if visiting playgrounds this summer

Important to remember when you’re visiting playgrounds this summer Did you know that playgrounds can pose a real danger when the weather is unusually hot and sunny? According to a report by BBC’s Newsnight, thermal images taken of swings, tarmac, and slides showed just how boiling hot equipment there can get – all summer long. […]

1 year ago

Honey can help save your child’s life if they swallow a button battery

Honey can help save your child’s life if they swallow a button battery

This household item can help save your children in an emergency Button batteries can get lodged in the esophagus of children younger than six years old, or, if swallowed, can leave substantial tissue damage and gastrointestinal perforation. Ideally, button batteries should be kept far away from anywhere children can find them, but the reality is […]

2 years ago

Mum issues warning after her air fryer goes up in flames

Mum issues warning after her air fryer goes up in flames

A mum has issued a warning after her air fryer went up in flames this week. Rebecca Sim was cooking bacon in the air fryer just before it went on fire. She spoke out about the incident in a bid to raise awareness. The 52-year-old mum told Manchester Evening News; “It could have burnt the […]

2 years ago

Paramedic issues warning and safety advice for nut butters

Paramedic issues warning and safety advice for nut butters

This is important information to have Nut butters — such as almond, peanut, and cashew — tend to be a favourite among children as a topping on bread, porridge, and fruit, making mealtimes a helluva lot easier for parents. These butters are especially convenient as they can be used as a dip for handheld foods, […]

2 years ago

Mum explains why you should never buy blue swimsuits for your children

Mum explains why you should never buy blue swimsuits for your children

A mum has issued a warning to parents about the colour of their children’s swimsuits. She explained that the colour of your child’s swimsuit can make a difference when it comes to water safety. Swim instructor Nikki Scarnati said parents should avoid buying blue swimsuits. She explained in a now-viral video that buying bright swimsuits […]

3 years ago