One of the worst things about the hot summer months, is having to fight off lots of nasty bugs and insects. Keeping yourself protected against insects is difficult enough, but it can prove even more challenging to protect your toddler!
The heat and the longer, brighter days, bring a wide range of insects into the home and garden. There’s also the risk of mosquito bites during the evenings too. So, how can you protect your toddler against these nasty summer insects? [Read more…]
Watching your little one take their very first steps is a really special and exciting moment. However, it also opens up a new world of household dangers.
While some are pretty obvious and easy to prepare for, there’s some common household dangers you may not be aware of. So, taking a little time to toddler-proof the home becomes absolutely essential. Here, you’ll discover some of the most common toddler household dangers every parent should be aware of.
The minute you bring baby home, you’re constantly aware of the potential hazards around the home. You’ve likely spent hours baby-proofing the house, making sure anything dangerous is kept well out of reach. However, as many parents have unfortunately found out, there’s some potentially serious choking hazards you might not have even considered.
Here, we’ll look at 10 of the most surprising choking hazards for babies and toddlers every parent should be aware of.
Now that the hotter weather has arrived, many families are gearing up to take full advantage of the summer holidays. What better way to spend quality time with the family than on a camping adventure?
Camping with babies and toddlers can be challenging for sure, but it can also be heaps of fun if you go prepared. One thing you should definitely familiarize yourself with before you set off is campfire safety.
Unsurprisingly, campfires attract babies and toddlers like a moth to a flame. They’re mesmerized by the flames, the heat and even the sound of the fire. However, they don’t yet have any understanding of fire safety. For this reason, the majority of children’s camping related injuries tend to be campfire related.
If you’re looking to keep your little one safe this summer, below you’ll discover the top 8 baby and toddler campfire safety tips. [Read more…]
If you’re looking to keep baby safe this summer, protecting them against the sun’s harsh rays is one of the most important things you’ll need to focus on. Baby’s skin is ultra-sensitive and therefore a lot more prone to serious burns. Studies have shown that children who suffer serious burns are at an increased risk of developing melanoma, or skin cancer, later on in life.
But is protecting baby’s skin as simple as just applying sunscreen? Can babies even wear sunscreen? Below, you’ll discover everything you need to know. [Read more…]