Mum shares warning to parents about bath plugs after terrifying experience
Without awareness like this, mundane things like bath plugs can be left where little hands can reach them and become dangerous A mum was awoken to every parent’s nightmare when her four-year-old son ran into her bedroom delivering the news that his younger brother needed urgent help in the bathroom. Immediately alert, the mum looked […]
2 years ago
Why parents should wait until after mealtimes to wipe their babies’ faces
Don’t stress the mess! Once your baby starts weaning, mealtimes get a whole lot messier. While a growing baby learns to explore new textures, consistencies, colours, and flavours through foods, their fine motor control skills are still developing, meaning plenty of mess. There are days when meal times are enjoyably smooth and days when they […]
2 years ago
If you’re anxious about your baby gagging when trying new foods, here are some tips
It’s easy to become fearful or anxious when you see your baby gagging As a preface, it’s important to note that gagging during weaning is common, normal, and even a good thing. Trialling new consistencies can trigger the gag reflex, which can, understandably, spook parents. For your baby, weaning is a time of texture and […]
2 years ago
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
Paramedic issues warning over hot cross buns ahead of Easter
While Easter is usually all about the chocolate eggs, hot cross buns also feature as a treat associated with the holiday A paramedic has issued a warning to parents ahead of the Easter holidays to avoid giving their children hot cross buns, especially if they’re young. Nikki Jurcutz, former paramedic and founder of Tiny Hearts Education, […]
2 years ago
First aider shares dummy safety checks for parents to follow
Trigger warning: The video within this article may be distressing for some readers. A first aider has issued a safety warning to parents about the risk associations that come with dummies. This comes after one parent posted a distressing video showing their baby in their cot choking on their dummy. The baby can be seen […]
2 years ago