Child safety at Christmas

Child safety at Christmas
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Half of the parents surveyed for Time, Health and the Family: What Working Fam CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME Is your baby or toddler...... • between the ages of 0-18 months • has begun to crawl or showing the signs • is a younger brother or sister to your toddler • is attending a play group or nursery ....... then Childproofing is a must for CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME Is your baby or toddler...... • between the ages of 0-18 months • has begun to crawl or showing the signs • is a younger brother or sister to your toddler • is attending a play group or nursery ....... then Childproofing is a must for CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME Is your baby or toddler...... • between the ages of 0-18 months • has begun to crawl or showing the signs • is a younger brother or sister to your toddler • is attending a play group or nursery ....... then Childproofing is a must for Internet Safety for Kids and Family Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the Internet Safety for Kids and Family Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the Internet Safety for Kids and Family Trend Micro has partnered with Childnet International in the UK as part of a new initiative to raise awareness amongst parents, children and educators about internet safety and security issues the new generation of ‘cyber kids’ face today. The aim of the Healthy Weight Calculator Currently in the UK, the number of obese children continues to rise with just under one in five children between the ages of two and ten being diagnosed as obese. Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes or heart disease in later l Healthy Weight Calculator Currently in the UK, the number of obese children continues to rise with just under one in five children between the ages of two and ten being diagnosed as obese. Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes or heart disease in later l Healthy Weight Calculator Currently in the UK, the number of obese children continues to rise with just under one in five children between the ages of two and ten being diagnosed as obese. Children who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes or heart disease in later l	www.childalert.co.uk, the Internet site dedicated to child safety, is cautioning parents and all child carers about the child safety issues specific to Christmas. Essentially, problems are caused through being unfamiliar with your surroundings; either having visitors to your home – usually close family staying a few days – or parents taking their young children away. Both situations create a need to be more diligent when supervising children; there is also the added difficulty over the festive period of the Christmas tree, the decorations and the bad weather – slippy ice and cold. The vast majority of parents carry out some form of child proofing of their home. Stairgates, safety locks, cushioning, anti slip mats in baths, videos player cover, keeping dangers out of reach etc. Apart from some specialist equipment most safety items are fairly straight forward and help to protect your personal belongings and your child from the hidden dangers that lurk in and around the home . The ‘home ‘ environment should extend to nurseries, the car and play areas in fact anywhere a toddler or young child can get to. Childproofing is a means of reducing the risk of injury to small children by taking practical measures and ensuring that parents and all child carers understand the potential dangers in their home. It also allows parents to protect their home and contents. Childproofing is no substitute for responsible parenting however you can catch up on the latest advice on www.childalert.co.uk . Childproofing has been said to be ‘the greatest achievement in child safety since the child car seat’ and at Christmas you have to be extra careful. If you have visitors staying for a few days make sure they now how to keep your house babyproofed and safe for your child. Take them round to all the places you have taken precautions. Make sure they put things back in a safe – out of reach – place for example the bleach bottle that they would normally keep under the sink but you keep on the top shelf. Outside is equally important. Your visitors may be used to keeping the front gate open. Don’t let them; make sure they get into the habit of locking it at all times especially if you live on a busy road . If on the other had you are taking your young child to their grandparents, first have a talk about child safety in the home with them. Be prepared – why not take a Nannyboard with you (see www.childalert.co.uk for more details )– it offers a transportable memory server for emergency numbers and the top ten First Aid reminders that may be life saving if an accident was to occur. Whatever they say the world we live in now is very different from 30 years ago! More wires, more electrical equipment, more cars, more adult distractions and generally more hazards. As parents you should go round the house inside and out and take simple but effective protective measures. The most effective way of child proofing a room is to not let the child in – keep the door locked! Keep one room clear one children allowing anything precious to be hidden, out of reach during the holiday period – and a room for peace and quiet ! Winter, Christmas and Christmas trees present particular hazards. Here are some useful tips:
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