Summer time swimming: be prepared!
Published: 03 June 2021
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With sunnier and warmer weather (we hope!) comes the added appeal of taking a dip in the nearest water. Most children learn to swim in the relative safety of a swimming pool so while they may be able…
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Heat exhaustion and heat stroke: how to spot it
Published: 28 May 2021
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With warmer weather - upon us, it pays to be aware of the symptoms of both heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is more common and, thankfully, not serious. However, if it develops into…
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Prevent cleaning product accidents and poisonings
Published: 25 September 2020
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We all have various cleaning products around the home or workplace, whether it be washing up liquid, dishwasher capsules, laundry liquids or bathroom cleaner. Unfortunately this type of product…
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First aid for parents: bath-time safety
Published: 29 April 2020
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Bath time with baby should be a fun and relaxing part of your daily routine. Sadly, unless certain precautions are taken, the bath can present risks to children’s safety. One aspect to get right is t…
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Top 10 kitchen safety tips
Published: 24 April 2020
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In this post we focus on an area of the home that is potentially very hazardous to babies and small children: the kitchen. For example, did you know that 37% of burns and scalds happen to the under…
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Baby's first months: hot drink scalds
Published: 28 January 2020
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Sadly more than 300 children are taken to hospital every week following a scald by a hot drink. The majority of these children (around 90%) are under the age of two. A baby’s skin is around 15 times t…
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Dealing with choking in children and babies
Published: 23 January 2020
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Every parent's nightmare is for their child to choke. It’s estimated that approximately 90% of parents attend first aid courses because they are worried about choking. So how real is it? Child A…
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Allergic reactions: how to recognise and what to do
Published: 25 September 2019
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Many of us have mild allergies such as hayfever which is triggered by pollen. However, more serious allergic reactions can also be referred to as anaphylaxis, and you may have also heard the term…
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Online Baby & Child First Aid course launched!
Published: 13 June 2019
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We are excited to announce the launch of an online distance learning version of our fantastic Baby and Child First Aid course. Many of you will have either been along to or are considering booking…
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Before baby is born: poisoning risks
Published: 10 May 2019
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All homes contain items that pose a potential poisoning risk, whether it be medicines, cleaning products or cosmetics. More than 28,000 children undergo medical treatment for poisoning (actual or…
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