Safe Kids

Looking After Your Children’s Teeth

As parents, we begin caring for our children’s teeth from the moment that their first little pearly white emerges. As our babies grow into toddlers, we show them how to…

Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Tan?

For many of us, the ideal summer look includes beautifully bronzed skin. We tend to view it as highly attractive and healthy. Although society may favour the sun-kissed look, physicians…

Flat Head Syndrome in Babies

If you spend a great deal of time in the presence of babies, you have certainly noticed that it is becoming fairly common to see an infant with a flat…

Dogs and Baby Safety

Children and dogs seem to be natural pals, but the introduction of a new baby into a family that already has a dog takes some preparation and planning. Many dog…

Preventing Electrical Accidents with Children

Electricity can be defined as a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and light, and power to machines and, while it is the backbone of many…

Thumb-Sucking and Dummies

While most parents are comfortable with a baby who uses a dummy or sucks their thumb, when the habit continues in toddlers, parents often seek advice on how to help…

Safety Marks: What Do They Mean?

Your child is protected by safety laws that require that everything sold is reasonably safe. Manufacturers, importers and Trading Standards Officers together spend millions of pounds each year making sure…

Welcoming a New Sibling

Many parents envision building a family where the children are not only siblings, but the best of friends. While the kids will likely grow to love each other dearly, there…

Adding Solid Foods to Baby’s Diet

Introducing solid food to your baby’s diet, or weaning, is recommended by the time your baby is six months old. Up until that point, your baby will be getting all…