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The Internet and Children: Advice for Parents

In this article we discuss steps which you can take to ensure that your child has a positive and enriching online experience. We have covered many of the areas that…

Which Search Engines are Safe for Kids?

There are a number of search engines which offer child-friendly content only. They achieve this by filtering out inappropriate content which you, as a parent, would find offensive for your…

Stroller, Pushchair and Buggy Safety Tips

Strollers and pushchairs come in all shapes and sizes from lightweight to full-size feature-packed strollers and jogging strollers, and at SafeKids we’re pretty sure that almost every parent has one…

Computer Gaming Health and Fun

Younger children as well as teens can easily become dependent on computer and console games. Because of this many parents are reluctant to allow their children to play these type…

Firework Safety at Home

Colourful fireworks exploding in the sky are great to watch and certainly add an extra sparkle to special events, such as Bonfire Night. But as fireworks are essentially explosive materials,…

Child Safety around Barbecues

When the temperatures soar, barbecues grow in popularity. There’s something appealing about cooking your meal out on the open coals, lapping up the sunshine and enjoying a social gathering with…

Farm Visits and Animal Safety

Most children love visits to farms and seeing animals in their natural habitat can be a very educational experience. But while the majority of visits to farms will be problem-free,…

Safe Sleeping For Babies

Babies spend a huge amount of time asleep – or at least, in theory they do – so ensuring your baby is safe and sound while doing so is crucial….

Using Baby Carriers and Slings Safely

Many mums and dads love the opportunity of having their baby in a special carrier or sling, not least because it makes them feel close by at all times. As…

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