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Firework Advice and First Aid tips should something go wrong
Oct 28 2016- Emma Hammett
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Firework Advice and First Aid tips should something go wrong
Each year more than 1,000 people suffer injuries due to fireworks during the four-week period around bonfire night. 60% of these occur at home or at private parties and 40% involve children. *
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by going to an organised public display. You should only set fireworks off at home if you have enough room in your garden to burn them and for people to stand a safe distance away. When purchasing fireworks, you should always check that they are suitable for your garden and that they conform to British Standards (BS 7114; 1998).
Top tips when travelling with children
Jul 10 2016- Emma Hammett
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Travelling with children whether a baby or a toddler or both can be a daunting prospect, but it really doesn’t have to be stressful. Prior planning and careful packing can ensure your holiday is memorable for all the right reasons.
If you are flying with small children; small sachets of Calpol or Neurofen can help soothe them if the air pressure hurts their ears. Chewing, sipping water, or sucking on a dummy during take off can also help to relieve ear pressure. Pack toys and books to keep them occupied during the journey and a special toy or blanket to encourage them to sleep. Have a good supply of snacks in case they won’t eat the food on the plane.
Eaten a laundry pod – what to do
Jun 06 2016- Emma Hammett
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Recent headlines announced as part of Child Safety week state that thirty children EACH day are being poisoned by liquid laundry detergent pods.
Measles
May 06 2016- Emma Hammett
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There is currently an outbreak of measles in London and this illness should not be underestimated.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can be extremely unpleasant and sometimes leads to serious complications. Measles can affect any age group but is most common in young children, although this outbreak appears to be hitting our teenagers particularly hard as many teenagers were not vaccinated as babies. You are never too old to get vaccinated!
When is a child old enough to babysit?
May 05 2016- Emma Hammett
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People can be prosecuted for neglect if they leave children on their own and something goes wrong. This is a highly contentious issue and one that becomes even more complicated when contemplating when a child is old enough to be left in charge of other children and babysit.
Rospa and the NSPCC both have published guidance as to when a child is considered ready to babysit, their advice can be found here: http://www.firstaidforlife.org.uk/rospa-advice-on-when-a-child-is-old-enough-to-babysit/
