If you found yourself struggling in the water unexpectedly, your instinct would tell you to swim hard. But cold water shock could make you gasp uncontrollably. Then you could breathe in water and drown. Instead, you should Float to Live. The best way to float is to tilt your head back with your ears submerged. […]
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According to the Child Accident Protection Trust A shocking number of dangerous baby products are making their way into family homes throughout the UK. “ITV Regional News revealed today that many parents are unaware that products they’re buying from online marketplaces could suffocate, strangle or even choke their baby. Products assessed by a panel of experts
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New data shows significant improvements in road safety in London since the introduction of 20mph speed limits TFL 13 February 2023 At sites monitored on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN), collisions involving a vulnerable road user have decreased by 36 per cent, while collisions resulting in death or serious injury have decreased by 25 per cent after speed limits were lowered.
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Statistically, children are most at risk of fatality or significant harm in the first few years of life. Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership aim to raise awareness of the risks to babies and infants to help keep them safe. Their new Keeping Babies Safe page provides parents and care givers with information, advice and access to
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With their bright colours and squishy feel, water beads are especially appealing to young children. When dry, water beads are tiny and can easily be swallowed without detection. As they bathe in stomach fluids, they expand to many times their original size, posing a serious risk of blockage in a child’s bowel. Bowel
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Drowning happens silently. A drowning child can’t speak or control their arms. They slip quietly under the water. It’s only in the movies they splash about and cry for help. It’s a scary thought. But once you understand how and where drowning happens, there are things you can do to prevent it. Babies and
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Babies are not as good at regulating their body temperature so it’s important to keep them cool as possible. Hopefully these tips from Tommy’s will help. Try to keep the room as cool as possible Ideally the room where your baby sleeps should be kept at about 16-20 degrees but in the hot weather
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Learning how to behave around dogs can help teach children to respect animals, while also keeping them safe. The Dogs Trust shares its top tips for being dog smart. Home is where the heart is, and for many people having a pet is what completes their home. Unfortunately, a high number of dog bites happen in the
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By Dorothy Lepkowska for EY Alliance Childhood is a time of adventure, when our little ones are constantly learning and exploring the world around them. And one of things that intrigues them most is taste. As soon as they’re dexterous enough to clutch a biscuit or a piece of cucumber, children love to try different
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A car seat is probably one of the most important (and expensive) purchases you make to keep your child safe when travelling. There are so many makes and models on the market it can be really difficult to know what is right for your child and car. This information from Royal Society for the Prevention
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